2015 YAMAHA FJR1300AS suspension

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 .............. 3-11
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-25
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-25
YCC-S system .............................. 3-27
Shift pedal .................................... 3-28
Hand shift lever............................. 3-29
Brake lever.................................... 3-29
Brake pedal .................................. 3-29
ABS .............................................. 3-30
Traction control system ................ 3-31
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-32
Fuel ............................................... 3-33
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose .......................................... 3-34
Catalytic converters...................... 3-34
Seats ............................................ 3-35
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-36Storage compartment ................... 3-38
Accessory box .............................. 3-39
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-40
Handlebar position ........................ 3-40
Opening and closing the cowling
vents .......................................... 3-40
Rear view mirrors .......................... 3-42
Adjusting the front and rear
suspension ................................ 3-42
Sidestand ...................................... 3-46
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-47
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-49
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3General 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
Air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
YCC-S clutch................................ 6-21
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels ....................... 6-23
Changing the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluids ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-26U1MDE1E0.book Page 1 Monday, July 28, 2014 10:48 AM

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Checking and lubricating the
brake lever .................................6-26
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........6-27
Lubricating the rear suspension ....6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...6-28
Checking the front fork..................6-28
Checking the steering ...................6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ........6-29
Battery ...........................................6-29
Replacing the fuses .......................6-31
Headlight bulb ...............................6-32
Auxiliary light .................................6-32
Front turn signal light.....................6-33
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb or a tail/brake light bulb .....6-33
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ............................................6-34
Troubleshooting ............................6-34
Troubleshooting charts .................6-36
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 .....................9-1INDEX.............................................. 10-1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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1Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause head-
aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be pres-
ent even if you do not see or smell any
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car-
bon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un-
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for
hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabil-
ity and handling if the weight distribu-
tion of the motorcycle is changed. To
avoid the possibility of an accident, use
extreme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle
as possible and make sure to dis-
tribute the weight as evenly as
possible on both sides of the mo-
torcycle to minimize imbalance or
instability.
Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories and cargo are se-
curely attached to the motorcycle
before riding. Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently.
• Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
• Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
Maximum load:
208 kg (459 lb)
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1 tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your motorcycle.
Carefully inspect the accessory
before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension travel,steering travel or control opera-
tion, or obscure lights or reflec-
tors.
• Accessories fitted to the han-
dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause in-
stability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
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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 and 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
6-18 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transporting 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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DESCRIPTION
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Right view
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1. Storage compartment (page 3-38)
2. Electronically adjustable suspension system (page 3-42)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-32)
4. Windshield (page 3-14)
5. Fuses (page 6-31)
6. Battery (page 6-29)
7. Brake pedal (page 3-29)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Indicator lights and warning
lights
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light “ ”
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 indicator lights
See page 3-7 for an explanation of
these indicator lights.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-24
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Stop mode function indicator light “ ”
3. YCC-S system warning light “ ”
4. Shift down indicator light “ ”
5. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
6. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
7. Oil level warning light “ ”
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
9. High beam indicator light “ ”
10.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
11.Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
12.Electronically adjustable suspension system
warning light “ ”
13.Traction control system indicator/warning
light “TCS”
14.Cruise control indicator lights
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 Try to reset the traction control system
and the lights by following the proce-
dures under “Resetting” on page 3-32.
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Electronically adjustable suspen-
sion system warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electronically ad-
justable suspension system.
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.
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Shift down indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
transmission gear is too high for the
vehicle speed.To avoid damaging the YCC-S clutch,
the shift down indicator light flashes
when it is necessary to downshift. If
this occurs, downshift until the indica-
tor light stops flashing.
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YCC-S system warning light “ ”
If this warning light comes on while rid-
ing, the YCC-S system may not work
correctly. If this occurs:
It may be impossible to shift out of
the gear you are in.
The clutch may stay engaged, so
a shuddering sensation may be
felt as you come to a stop.
Stop the vehicle when it is safe to do
so, and park it away from traffic. Have
a Yamaha dealer check the YCC-S
system.TIPIn order to be able to move the vehicle
after it has stopped, if shifting is impos-
sible using the hand shift lever and shift
pedal, proceed as follows:Place the vehicle on the centerstand,
then while rotating the rear wheel, push
the shift pedal rod and shift pedal rod
pivot forward until the transmission is
in the neutral position.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key

come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on

or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.1. Shift pedal rod pivot
2. Shift pedal rod
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