2015 YAMAHA XJR 1300 catalytic converter

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
Speedometer .................................. 3-5
Tachometer .................................... 3-5
Multi-function display ..................... 3-6
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-9
Clutch lever .................................. 3-10
Shift pedal .................................... 3-11
Brake lever.................................... 3-11
Brake pedal .................................. 3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-14
Catalytic converters...................... 3-15
Seat .............................................. 3-15
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-18
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-21 EXUP system ................................ 3-21
Sidestand ...................................... 3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-22
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 ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15 Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Clutch lever................................... 6-18
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-19
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels.................................. 6-20
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .......................................... 6-21
Drive chain slack........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-28U2PNE0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:15 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13446
Catalytic convertersThis vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to id le
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
pairab le dama ge to the catalytic
converter.
EAU13941
SeatTo remove the seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi- tion, lift the rear of the seat, and
then pull the seat off.
To install the seat 1. Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the seat holder as
shown.1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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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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