
INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the FJR1300AS, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the
design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your FJR1300AS. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and
others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur- rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury 
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury 
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the 
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION  ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Immobilizer system  .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning  lights ............................................3-4
Cruise control system  .....................3-7
Multi-function meter unit  ...............3-11
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-24
Handlebar switches  ......................3-25
YCC-S system  ..............................3-27
Shift pedal .....................................3-28
Hand shift lever .............................3-28
Brake lever  ...................................3-29
Brake pedal  ..................................3-29
ABS ..............................................3-29
Traction control system  ................3-30
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-32
Fuel ...............................................3-33
Fuel tank breather/overflow 
hose ..........................................3-34
Catalytic converters  ......................3-34
Seats ............................................3-35
Adjusting the rider seat height  ......3-36 Storage compartment ................... 3-38
Accessory box  .............................. 3-39
Adjusting the headlight beams  ..... 3-39
Handlebar position  ....................... 3-40
Opening and closing the cowling 
vents ......................................... 3-40
Rear view mirrors  ......................... 3-41
Adjusting the front and rear  suspension ................................ 3-42
Sidestand ..................................... 3-46
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-47
Auxiliary DC jack  .......................... 3-49
FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine  ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel  consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in  .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the  emission control system  ............. 6-3 General maintenance and 
lubrication chart  .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels  ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs  ............ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Final gear oil  ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-16
Air filter element  ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling  speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free 
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-21
YCC-S clutch  ............................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free  play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches  ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake  pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake and YCC-S  clutch fluid levels  ...................... 6-23
Changing the brake and YCC-S  clutch fluids ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the  throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake  and shift pedals  ........................ 6-26U1MDE0E0.book  Page 1  Friday, February 15, 2013  1:26 PM 

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SAFETY INFORMATION 
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:●
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
●
Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
●
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
●
Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
●
Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 4-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
●
This motorcycle is designed to car-
ry the operator and a passenger.
●
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been caused
by an automobile driver who did
not see the motorcycle. Making yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.
Therefore:
 Wear a brightly colored jacket.
 Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
 Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
 Never maintain a motorcycle without proper knowledge. Con-
tact an authorized motorcycle
dealer to inform you on basic
motorcycle maintenance. Cer-
tain maintenance can only be
carried out by certified staff.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
●
Keep other immobilizer system
keys away from the main switch
as they may cause signal inter-
ference.
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-
registering.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillights, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “OFF”.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
P
ON
OFF
LOCK
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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Indicator lights and warning 
lights 
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ” 
and “ ” 
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Neutral indicator light “ ” 
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “ ” 
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light “ ” 
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIPEven if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function.
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Cruise control indicator lights 
See page 3-7 for an explanation of
these indicator lights.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ” 
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-23
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Stop mode function indicator light “ ”
3. YCC-S system warning light “ ”
4. Shift down indicator light “ ”
5. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
6. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
7. Oil level warning light “ ”
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
9. High beam indicator light “ ”
10.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
11.Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
12.Electronically adjustable suspension sys- tem warning light “ ”
13.Traction control system indicator/warning  light “TCS”
14.Cruise control indicator lights
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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ABS warning light “ ” 
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:●
does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
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comes on or flashes while riding
●
does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-29 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)WARNING
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If the ABS warning light does not go
off after traveling at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher, or if the
warning light comes on or flashes while riding, the brake system re-
verts to conventional braking. If ei-
ther of the above occurs, or if the
warning light does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoid possi-
ble wheel lock during emergency
braking. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system and electri-
cal circuits as soon as possible.
TIPIf the start switch is pushed while the
engine is running, the ABS warning
light will come on, but this is not a mal-
function.
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Traction control system indica-
tor/warning light “TCS” 
This indicator/warning light flashes
when the traction control system en-
gages and comes on when the system
is turned off.
The electrical circuit of the light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”.
The light should come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off.
If the light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ON”, or if the
light remains on, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the electrical circuit.
If the traction control system becomes
disabled while riding, the indica-
tor/warning light and engine trouble
warning light come on. (See page 3-30
for an explanation of the traction control
system.)
Try to reset the traction control system
and the lights by following the proce-
dures under “Resetting” on page 3-31.
ABS
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Traction control system indicator/warning 
light “TCS”
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3
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Electronically adjustable suspen-
sion system warning light “ ” 
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electronically ad-
justable suspension system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Shift down indicator light “ ” 
This indicator light flashes when the
transmission gear is too high for the ve-
hicle speed.
To avoid damaging the YCC-S clutch,
the shift down indicator light flashes
when it is necessary to downshift. If this
occurs, downshift until the indicator
light stops flashing.
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YCC-S system warning light “ ” 
If this warning light comes on while
riding, the YCC-S system may not work
correctly. If this occurs:●
It may be impossible to shift out of
the gear you are in.
●
The clutch may stay engaged, so a
shuddering sensation may be felt
as you come to a stop.
Stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so,
and park it away from traffic. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the YCC-S sys-
tem.
TIPIn order to be able to move the vehicle
after it has stopped, if shifting is impos-
sible using the hand shift lever and shift
pedal, proceed as follows:
Place the vehicle on the centerstand,
then while rotating the rear wheel, push
the shift pedal rod and shift pedal rod
pivot forward until the transmission is in
the neutral position.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Stop mode function indicator 
light “ ” 
This indicator light comes on when the
stop mode function is activated.
If the stop mode function fails to shift
down, the indicator light will flash.1. Shift pedal rod pivot
2. Shift pedal rod
1
2
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