2014 YAMAHA FJR1300AE Owners Manual

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To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place. 2. Install the passenger seat.
TIP
Make sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.
 The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-
tion. (See the following section.)
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Adjustin g the ri der seat hei ghtThe rider seat height can be adjusted
to one of two positions to suit the rid-
er’s preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To chan ge the ri der seat hei ght to
the hi gh position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-33.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Low position
2. High position
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33. Move the rider seat holder coverto the lower position as shown.
4. Install the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster so that the “H” mark
is aligned with the match mark. 5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown. 6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “H” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
To chan ge the ri der seat hei ght to
the low position 1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-33.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to the upper position.
4. Install the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster so that the “L” mark
is aligned with the match mark.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat holder cover
1
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. “H” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1. “H” position slot
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5. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown. 6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “L” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
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Stora ge compartmentsThis vehicle is equipped with two stor-
age compartments.
Storage compartment A is located un-
der the rider seat. (See page 3-33.)
Storage compartment B is located un-
der the passenger seat. (See page
3-33.)
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. “L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Rider seat holder cover
3. Seat holder A (for low position)
1
2
3
1. “L” position slot
1. Storage compartment A
1
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3When storing documents or other
items in a storage compartment, be
sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When wash-
ing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter a storage compartment.
WARNING
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Do not exceed the load limit of 1
k g (2 l b) for stora ge compart-
ment A.
 Do not exceed the load limit of 3
k g (7 l b) for stora ge compart-
ment B.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 212 k g (467 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
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Accessory boxThe accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box
1. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button, and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve the battery.
To close the accessory box
1. Fold the accessory box lid down. 2. Remove the key.
NOTICE
ECA11801
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory
box. The accessory
b ox gets extremely hot especially
when the en gine is runnin g or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11422
 Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 k g (0.66 l b) for the accessory
b ox.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 212 k g (467 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Storage compartment B1
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
1
2
3
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Adjustin g the hea dlig ht beamsThe headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when ad-
justing the headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
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Han dle bar positionThe handlebars can be adjusted to one
of three positions to suit the rider’s
preference. Have a Yamaha dealer ad-
just the position of the handlebars.
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Openin g an d closin g the cowl-
in g ventsThe cowling vents can be opened 20
mm (0.79 in) for added ventilation to
suit the riding conditions.
To open a cowlin g vent
1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections
from the lower slots, and then pull
the panel off.
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1
1
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
1. Handlebar
11
1. Closed position
2. Open position
1
2
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33. Insert the projections into the up-per slots, and then slide the panel
backward. 4. Install the quick fastener.
To close a cowlin g vent
1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections
from the upper slots, and then pull
the panel off.
3. Insert the projections into the low- er slots, and then slide the panel
backward. 4. Install the quick fastener.
TIPMake sure that the cowling vent panels
are properly installed before riding.
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1. Projection
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1
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1. Cowling vent panel
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1. Projection
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
1
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Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward for
parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir-
rors back to their original position be-
fore riding.
WARNING
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Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
b ack to their ori ginal position before
ri din g.
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A djustin g the front an d rear
suspensionThis model is equipped with an elec-
tronically adjustable suspension sys-
tem. The preload of the rear shock
absorber and the damping forces of
both the front fork and rear shock ab-
sorber can be adjusted.
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can distract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.Preloa d
When riding with luggage or a passen-
ger, use the preload adjusting function
to adjust the suspension system to
match the load. There are 4 preload
settings.TIP The preload adjusting function will
appear only when the engine is
running. 
Changing the preload setting will
also adjust the front and rear sus-
pension damping forces accord-
ingly. See “Damping force” on
page 3-42 for more information.
 About cold temperature opera-
tion:
• When using the preload adjust- ing function, there should be no
weight on the vehicle.
• When using the preload adjust- ing function at ambient temper-
atures near or below 0 °C (32
°F), to protect the preload ad-
justing function motor, the elec-
tronically adjustable suspension
system warning light may come
on.
• The suspension will still operate as normal, only the preload ad-
justing function cannot be used.
• To reset the electronically ad- justable suspension system
warning light, wait approximate-
ly 6 minutes and then turn the
key to “OFF” or immediately
turn the key to “OFF” and then
wait 6 minutes.
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
2
2
1
2 2
1
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3• If the electronically adjustable
suspension system warning
light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the sus- pension system.
To adjust the preload1. Turn the key to “ON”, start the en- gine, and then shift the transmis-
sion into neutral.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU” to switch the function display to the
preload adjusting function. 3. Use the select switch to select the
desired preload setting pictogram.
Select the suitable setting from
the following 4 pictograms ac-
cording to your load condition. While the preload is being adjust-
ed, the information display will
show a group of dots moving in a
circle. Once the selected picto-
gram returns, the preload adjust-
ment is complete.1. Function display
2. Preload adjusting function
3. Preload setting pictogram
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1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
1
2
1. Solo riding
2. Solo riding and luggage
3. Passenger riding
4. Passenger riding and luggage1
2
3
4
GEARN
GEARN
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