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 .............. 3-10
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-24
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-24
Clutch lever .................................. 3-26
Shift pedal .................................... 3-27
Brake lever.................................... 3-27
Brake pedal .................................. 3-27
ABS .............................................. 3-28
Traction control system ................ 3-29
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-30
Fuel ............................................... 3-31
Fuel tank breather/
overflow hose ............................ 3-32
Catalytic converters...................... 3-32
Seats ............................................ 3-33
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-34
Storage compartments................. 3-36 Accessory box .............................. 3-37
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-38
Handlebar position ........................ 3-38
Opening and closing the cowling
vents .......................................... 3-38
Rear view mirrors .......................... 3-40
Adjusting the front and rear suspension ................................ 3-40
Sidestand ...................................... 3-44
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-45
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-47
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 ............. 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Final gear oil ................................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Clutch lever................................... 6-22
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels.................................. 6-24
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-27
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DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
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Left view
12
3
4
5
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1. Coolant reservoir (page 6-16)
2. Accessory box (page 3-37)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
4. Final gear oil filler bolt (page 6-14)
5. Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-14)
6. Air filter element (page 6-17)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-27)
8. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-12) 9. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-12)
10.Engine oil level check window (page 6-12)
11.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-12)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
EAU15598
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
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment d amage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot b e corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather/overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and
check hose connection. 3-31, 3-32
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Final gear oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-16
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. 6-24, 6-24
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
6
21*Rear suspension re-
lay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm
pivotin g points • Check operation.
√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. √√
22 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
23 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dg e •Replace.
√√√
24 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
25 Final gear oil • Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.
• Change. √√√√√
26 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
27 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
28 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
29 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
( 18
000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-16
6
EAU20071
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU54161
To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.2. Remove the left cowling vent pan-
el. (See page 3-38.)
3. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cap.
5. Add coolant or distilled water to raise the coolant to the maximum
level mark, and install the coolant reservoir cap.
WARNING! Re-
move only the coolant reservoir
cap. Never attempt to remove
the ra diator cap when the en-
g ine is hot.
[EWA15162]
NOTICE: If
coolant is not availa ble, use dis-
tille d water or soft tap water in-
stead . Do not use har d water or
salt water since it is harmful to
the en gine. If water has b een
use d instea d of coolant, replace
it with coolant as soon as possi-
b le, otherwise the coolin g sys-
tem will not be protected
a g ainst frost and corrosion. If
water has been adde d to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possi ble,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be re duce d.
[ECA10473]
6. Install the panel.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1. Coolant reservoir cap
1
21
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-38
6
En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
Place a thick rag , like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height: 1325/1455 mm (52.2/57.3 in)
Seat height: 805/825 mm (31.7/32.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance: 123 mm (4.84 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3200 mm (126.0 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
292 kg (644 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 1298 cm³
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 66.2 mm (3.11 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio: 10.80 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil exclusive to FJR1300/VMAX
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Coolin g system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 25.0 L (6.61 US gal, 5.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
1MC1 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:1.563 (75/48)
Final drive: Shaft
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40SAE 15W-40SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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INDEX
AABS....................................................... 3-28
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Accessory box ...................................... 3-37
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-47
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-36BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch fluids , changing ........ 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-27
Brake lever............................................ 3-27
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-27CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters.............................. 3-32
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................... 6-28
Clutch lever.................................. 3-26, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowling vents, opening and closing .... 3-38
Cruise control indicator lights................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-25
Cruise control system............................. 3-7DDimmer/Pass switch............................. 3-25 D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-24
EElectronically adjustable suspension
system warning light ............................ 3-6
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-12
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-5FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Front turn signal light ........................... 6-34
Fuel ...................................................... 3-31
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ........ 3-32
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-30
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-38
Handlebar switches ............................. 3-24
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-25
Headlight beams, adjusting ................. 3-38
Headlight bulb ...................................... 6-34
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-25IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-45
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-35
MMain switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-25
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 3-10NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-8
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-29
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-40
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-34SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-33
Select switch ........................................ 3-26
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-27
Sidestand.............................................. 3-44
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-11
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-25
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
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