2015 YAMAHA FJR1300AE steering wheel

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 ............................................ 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels.................................. 6-24
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-25
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............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27U2PDE1E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 10, 2014 5:19 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ....6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...6-29
Checking the front fork..................6-29
Checking the steering ...................6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ........6-30
Battery ...........................................6-30
Replacing the fuses .......................6-32
Headlight bulb ...............................6-33
Auxiliary light .................................6-34
Front turn signal light.....................6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb or a tail/brake light bulb .....6-34
Replacing the license plate light bulb ............................................6-35
Troubleshooting ............................6-36
Troubleshooting charts .................6-37
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE ..........................................7-1
Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............9-1
Identification numbers .....................9-1
INDEX ...............................................10-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-30
6
EAU45512
Checking the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no d anger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU39526
BatteryThe battery is located under panel A.
(See page 6-8.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
1 2
3
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INDEX
10-2
10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartments......................... 3-36
Suspension, adjusting the front and rear ..................................................... 3-40
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-29TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Traction control system ........................ 3-29
Traction control system indicator/ warning light ......................................... 3-5
Troubleshooting.................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts......................... 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ..................... 3-4
Turn signal light or tail/brake light bulb,
replacing............................................. 6-34
Turn signal switch................................. 3-25VValve clearance .................................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-30
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
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