2015 YAMAHA FJR1300AS change time

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 While the preload is being adjusted,
the information display may change as
follows.
If the key is turned to “OFF” or the
engine is stopped while the pre-
load is being set, the following
preload setting pictogram will
flash to alert you that the current
preload setting does not match
the pictogram. If this occurs, ad-
just the preload again.
If the vehicle starts moving, the
following preload setting picto-
gram will flash to alert you that the
current preload setting does not
match the pictogram. If this oc-
curs, stop the vehicle and adjust
the preload again.If the preload is adjusted repeat-
edly, the preload setting picto-
gram will flash 4 times and the
preload cannot be adjusted. Wait
approximately 6 minutes for the
preload adjusting function motor
to cool down, and then try adjust-
ing the preload again.Damping force
Within each preload setting there are 3
damping force settings: “HARD”
(hard), “STD” (standard) and “SOFT”
(soft). When the preload setting is
changed, the damping force settings
will change accordingly. (The electron-
ically adjustable suspension system
will automatically adjust to the damp-
ing force settings last set for that pre-
load setting.) To further finely adjust
the damping force, each damping
force setting can be set to 7 different
levels.
GEARN
GEARN
GEAR1HARD
+3
GEARNGEARN
GEARN
1. Damping force setting
2. Damping force setting level
GEARNHARD
+3
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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TIPIf the preload setting was not complet-
ed correctly:
The damping force setting and
setting level will flash 4 times and
cannot be adjusted if you try to
adjust them while the vehicle is
stopped.
The preload setting pictogram will
flash and the damping force can-
not be adjusted if you try to adjust
it while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure that the preload has been set
correctly before adjusting the damping
force.To adjust the damping force anddamping force setting level1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU” to
switch the function display to the
damping force adjusting function.3. Use the select switch to select
“HARD”, “STD” or “SOFT”.
4. Push the menu switch “MENU”.
5. Use the select switch to select the
desired level for the damping
force setting.
TIPThe damping force setting can be set to
7 levels (+3, +2, +1, 0, …1, …2 and …3).

softest level.6.
If the vehicle moves while you are ad-
justing the damping force, the informa-
tion display will change to the display
mode.
1. Function display
2. Damping force adjusting function
1. Damping force setting
GEARN
STD
0
12
GEARNHARD
0
1
1. Damping force setting level
GEARNHARD
+3
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5
EAU16811
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU17124
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4500
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil and
final gear oil must be changed, and
the oil filter cartridge or element re-
placed.
[ECA10333]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5400
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.NOTICE
ECA10311
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU21385
Checking the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 1.0–3.0 mm (0.04–0.12 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU2177A
TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA10504
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
1. Throttle grip free play
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