2015 YAMAHA FJR1300AE turn signal

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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SAFETY INFORMATION
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
Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent motorcycle license.
• Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo-
torcycle to other qualified oper-
ators.
• Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac- tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until you
have become thoroughly famil-
iar with the motorcycle and all of
its controls.
 Many accidents have been
caused by error of the motorcycle
operator. A typical error made by
the operator is veering wide on a
turn due to excessive speed or un-
dercornering (insufficient lean an-
gle for the speed).
• Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic condi-
tions. • Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
 The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
• The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot-
rests during operation to main-
tain control of the motorcycle.
• The passenger should always hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.
 Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
 This motorcycle is designed for
on-road use only. It is not suitable
for off-road use. Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcy-
cle accidents are the result of head in-
juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the pre-
vention or reduction of head injuries.
 Always wear an approved helmet.
 Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.
 The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective
in preventing or reducing abra-
sions or lacerations.
 Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.
 Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during or af-
ter operation and can cause
burns.
 A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
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1operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
6-19 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle. 
Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left or right.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key. To unlock the steering
Push the key into the main switch, and
then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing
it.
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(Parkin
g)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
lights, license plate light and auxiliary
lights are on. The hazard lights and turn
signal lights can be turned on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
NOTICE
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Do not use the parkin g position for
an exten ded len gth of time, other-
wise the battery may d ischarge.
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
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Indicator lig hts and warning
lig hts
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
The corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warnin g lig ht “ ”
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 accelera-
tion or deceleration, but this is not a
malfunction.
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Cruise control in
dicator li ghts
These indicator lights come on when
the cruise control system is activated.
See page 3-7 for a detailed explanation
of the function of these indicator lights.
The electrical circuit of these indicator
lights can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”. These indicator lights
should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off.
If an indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if an indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. Oil level warning light “ ”
5. Neutral indicator light “ ”
6. High beam indicator light “ ”
7. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
8. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
9. Electronically adjustable suspension sys- tem warning light “ ”
10.Traction control system indicator/warning light “TCS”
11.Cruise control indicator lights
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A.TEMP ˚C
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C.TEMP˚C
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TIME TRIP
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7
4
10
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ABS
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3“RESET” button briefly so that the trip-
meter flashes, and then push the “RE-
SET” button again for at least 2
seconds while the tripmeter is flashing.
If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
meter manually, it will reset itself auto-
matically and the display will return to
the prior mode after refueling and trav-
eling 5 km (3 mi).
Estimated traveling range display:
The distance that can be traveled with
the remaining fuel in the fuel tank under
the current riding conditions is shown.
Elapsed time display:The time that has elapsed since the
key was turned to “ON” is shown. The
maximum time that can be shown is
99:59. This display is automatically reset
when the key is turned to “OFF”.
TIPThere are also “TIME–2” and “TIME–3”
elapsed time displays, but they cannot
be set to the information display. See
“Setting mode” on page 3-17 for de-
tailed information.Ambient temperature display:This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –9 °C to 50 °C in 1 °C in-
crements. The temperature displayed
may vary from the ambient tempera-
ture.TIP
–9 °C will be displayed even if the
ambient temperature falls below
–9 °C.
 50 °C will be displayed even if the
ambient temperature climbs
above 50 °C. 
The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when rid-
ing slowly [approximately under
20 km/h (12.5 mi/h)] or when
stopped at traffic signals, railroad
crossings, etc.
Coolant temperature display:The coolant temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.
The coolant temperature varies with
changes in the weather and engine
load.
If the message “Hi” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine, and let
the engine cool. (See page 6-38.)
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RANGE km
0:06
TIME TRIP
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A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP˚C
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TIPThe odometer and the clock cannot be
reset.Self-diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits. If a problem is detected in any
of those circuits, the engine trouble
warning light will come on and the in-
formation display will indicate an error
code.
If the information display indicates any
error codes, note the code number,
and then have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
The self-diagnosis device also detects
problems in the immobilizer system
circuits.
If a problem is detected in the immobi-
lizer system circuits, the immobilizer
system indicator light will flash and the
information display will indicate an er-
ror code when the key is turned to
“ON”.
TIPIf the information display indicates er-
ror code 52, this could be caused by
transponder interference. If this error
appears, try the following.1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.
TIPMake sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer
system keys may cause signal interfer-
ence, which may prevent the engine
from starting.2. If the engine starts, turn it off, andtry starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan-
dard keys re-registered.NOTICE
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If the display in dicates an error
co de, the vehicle shoul d b e checked
as soon as possi ble in or der to avoi d
en gine damag e.
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Error code display
All Reset
YESNO
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A.TEMP ˚C
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C.TEMP˚C
0:06
TIME TRIP
1
2
3
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D-mode ( drive mo de)D-mode is an electronically controlled
engine performance system with two
mode selections (touring mode “T” and
sports mode “S”).
Push the drive mode switch “MODE”
to switch between modes. (See page
3-26 for an explanation of the drive
mode switch.)TIPBefore using D-mode, make sure you
understand its operation along with the
operation of the drive mode switch.Tourin g mo de “T”
The touring mode “T” is suitable for
various riding conditions. This mode allows the rider to enjoy
smooth drivability from the low-speed
range to the high-speed range.
Sports mod
e “S”
This mode offers a sportier engine re-
sponse in the low- to mid-speed range
compared to the touring mode.
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Han dle bar switchesLeft
1. Drive mode switch “MODE”
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1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
3. Cruise control switches
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Turn signal switch “ / ”
6. Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”
RESSET
PA S S
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