2015 YAMAHA XJ 1300 tires

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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74. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nerin g b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitab le care
prod uct.
 Avoi d usin g a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
 Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
EAU26183
Stora geShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.NOTICE
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.Lon g-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
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2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turning the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-28.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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5th:1.115 (29/26)
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle: 24.70 °
Trail: 92 mm (3.6 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252F LRear tire:Type: Tubeless
Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D252 LLoa din g:Maximum load:
210 kg (463 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition: 90–210 kg (198–463 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding: Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake Operation:
Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
130 mm (5.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 110 mm (4.3 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC generatorBattery:Model:
YTZ14S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 11.2 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W × 1
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INDEX
AAir filter element and check hose, replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-20
Brake and clutch fluids , changing ........ 6-21
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-24
Brake lever............................................ 3-11
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-18
Brake light switches ............................. 6-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters.............................. 3-15
Clutch lever.................................. 3-10, 6-18DDimmer switch........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-23
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-22EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element............. 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-10
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-21
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ...................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-14
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-9
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-22
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-34
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-21MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display............................. 3-6
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-8
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 3-9SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-15
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 3-18
Sidestand.............................................. 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-26TTachometer............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
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