2013 YAMAHA XJR 1300 brake pads

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
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-9
Handlebar switches ........................3-9
Clutch lever ...................................3-10
Shift pedal .....................................3-11
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................3-14
Catalytic converters ......................3-15
Seat ..............................................3-15
Helmet holder ...............................3-16
Storage compartment ...................3-16
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-17 Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-19
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-21
EXUP system ............................... 3-22
Sidestand ..................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-23
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
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 ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter element .... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose .... 6-13 Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-14
Valve clearance ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels ................................. 6-18
Clutch lever .................................. 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ................................. 6-20
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27U5WME9E0.book Page 1 Friday, December 7, 2012 3:50 PM

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
EAU15597
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEMCHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose for obstructions, cracks or dam-
age, and check hose connections. 3-13, 3-14
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20, 6-20
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4
Rear brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20, 6-20
Clutch Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-18, 6-20
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 6-14, 6-24
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-24
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.
6-22, 6-23
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
6-15, 6-18
Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-25
Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-25
Centerstand, sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary.
6-26
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-4
6
EAU1770F
General maintenance and lubrication chart NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 Air filter element Replace. √
2 *Clutch Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√
3 *Front brake Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage.
Check for correct routing and
clamping. √√√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Brake fluid Replace. Every 2 years
7 *Wheels Check runout and for damage. √√√√
8 *Tires Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. √√√√√
9 *Wheel bearings Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
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6
EAU22321
Checking the front and rear
brake pads Front brake
Rear brakeThe front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator groove,
which allows you to check the brake
pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad
wear, check the wear indicator
grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator groove has
almost disappeared, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
EAU22681
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels Before riding, check that the brake and
clutch fluids are above the minimum
level marks. Check the brake and
clutch fluid levels with the tops of the
reservoirs level. Replenish the brake
and clutch fluids if necessary.
Front brake
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1. Minimum level mark
1
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6
Rear brake
Clutch
TIPThe rear brake fluid reservoir is located
behind panel A. (See page 6-8.)
WARNING
EWA16000
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability or clutch oper-
ation. Observe these precautions:●
Insufficient brake or clutch fluid
may allow air to enter the brake
or clutch system, reducing
braking or clutch performance.
●
Clean the filler caps before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
●
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
●
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
●
Be careful that water does not
enter the brake or clutch fluid
reservoir when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock.
NOTICE
ECA17640
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.The brake or clutch fluid reservoir dia-
phragm will lose its shape from the neg-
ative pressure if the fluid level goes
down too far. Be sure to return the dia-
phragm to its original shape before in-
stalling it into the brake or clutch fluid
reservoir.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. A low clutch
fluid level may indicate clutch system
leakage; therefore, be sure to check the
clutch system for leakage. If the brake
or clutch fluid level goes down sudden-
ly, have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause before further riding.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1
Specified brake and clutch fluid:
DOT 4 brake fluid
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6
3. Remove the brake hose holder on
each side by removing the bolt.
4. Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the brake calipers have
been removed, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11051]
5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the wheel.
EAU33662
To install the front wheel1. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs. 2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.4. Install the brake hose holders byinstalling the bolts.
5. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand so that the front wheel is on
the ground, and then put the side-
stand down.
6. Tighten the wheel axle, the front wheel axle pinch bolt, the brake
caliper bolts and the brake hose
holder bolts to the specified
torques. 7. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
1. Brake caliper bolt
2. Brake hose holder
3. Brake caliper
4. Bolt
Tightening torques:Wheel axle:72 Nm (7.2 m·kgf, 52 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt: 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Brake hose holder bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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6
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU25162
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the axle nut and the brakecaliper bolts.
2. Disconnect the brake torque rod from the brake caliper bracket by
removing the nut and the bolt. 3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
4. Remove the axle nut and the brake caliper by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the brake caliper has been
removed, otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11301]
5. Loosen the locknuts, and then turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt
on each side of the swingarm fully
in direction (a). 6. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel.7. While supporting the wheel andthe brake caliper bracket, pull the
wheel axle out.
8. Remove the brake caliper bracket and the wheel.
1. Axle nut
2. Brake caliper bolt
1 2
1. Brake caliper
2. Brake caliper bracket
3. Brake torque rod
4. Bolt
5. Nut
3
5
4
12
1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
123
(a)
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