2016 YAMAHA FJR1300AE clutch

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d 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 ...............3-10
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-22
Handlebar switches.......................3-23
Clutch lever ...................................3-24
Shift pedal .....................................3-25
Brake lever ....................................3-25
Brake pedal ...................................3-26
ABS ...............................................3-26
Traction control system.................3-27
Fuel tank cap.................................3-29
Fuel................................................3-29
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-31
Catalytic converters .....................3-31
Seats .............................................3-32
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-33
Storage compartments .................3-35
Accessory box...............................3-36
Adjusting the headlight beams......3-37
Handlebar position ........................3-38
Opening and closing the cowling vents ..........................................3-38
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-40
Adjusting the front and rear
suspension.................................3-40
Sidestand ......................................3-45
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-45
Auxiliary DC jack ...........................3-47
Cornering lights .............................3-48 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine.......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-5
Parking ............................................ 5-6
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 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 ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister......................................... 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil.................................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-15
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed......................................... 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance ............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Clutch lever ................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ...................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................. 6-24
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels .................................. 6-25
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-27
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-29
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-30
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ........................................ 6-30
Checking the front fork................. 6-31
Checking the steering................... 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-32
Battery .......................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-34
Vehicle lights ................................ 6-35
Troubleshooting............................ 6-36
Troubleshooting charts................. 6-37
Motorcycle care an d stora ge.......... 7-1
Matte color caution ........................ 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ........................................... 7-4
Specifications ................................... 8-1
Consumer information ..................... 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
Diagnostic connector ..................... 9-2
In dex ................................................ 10-1
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Description
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Controls and instruments
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-24)
2. Rear view mirror (page 3-40)
3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-23)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-25)
5. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-10)
6. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
7. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25)
8. Right handlebar switches (page 3-23)
9. Brake lever (page 3-25)
10.Throttle grip (page 6-19)
11.Grip warmer (page 3-12)
12.Headlight beam adjusting knob (page 3-37)
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Instrument and control functions
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3 A
djustin g the set cruisin g speed
While the cruise control system is op-
erating, push the “RES+” side of the
cruise control setting switch to in-
crease the set cruising speed or the
“SET–” side to decrease the set speed.
TIP
Pushing the setting switch once will
change the speed in increments of ap-
proximately 2.0 km/h (1.2 mi/h). Hold-
ing the “RES+” or “SET–” side of the
cruise control setting switch down will
increase or decrease the speed contin-
uously until the switch is released.
You can also manually increase your
traveling speed using the throttle. After
you have accelerated, you can set a
new cruising speed by pushing the
“SET–” side of the setting switch. If you
do not set a new cruising speed, when
you return the throttle grip, the vehicle
will decelerate to the previously set
cruising speed.
Deactivatin g the cruise control sys-
tem
Perform one of the following opera-
tions to cancel the set cruising speed.
The “SET” indicator light will go off.  Turn the throttle grip past the
closed position in the deceleration
direction. 
Apply the front or rear brake.
 Disengage the clutch.
Push the power switch to turn off the
cruise control system. The “ ” indica-
tor light and the “SET” indicator light
will go off.
TIP
Traveling speed decreases as soon as
the cruise control system is deactivat-
ed; unless the throttle grip is turned.
Usin g the resume function
Push the “RES+” side of the cruise
control setting switch to reactivate the
cruise control system. The traveling
speed will return to the previously set
cruising speed. The “SET” indicator
light will come on.
WARNING
EWA16351
It is d angerous to use the resume
function when the previously set
cruisin g speed is too hi gh for current
con ditions.
TIP
Pushing the power switch while the
system is operating will turn the system
off completely and erase the previously
1. Closed position
2. Cruise control cancel direction
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EAU12781Cruise control switches
See page 3-7 for an explanation of the
cruise control system.
EAU54231Menu switch “MENU”
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the function display and setting
mode display of the multi-function me-
ter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on
page 3-10 for detailed information.
EAU54221Select switch “ / ”
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the function display and setting
mode display of the multi-function me-
ter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on
page 3-10 for detailed information.
EAU54691Drive mo de switch “MODE”
WARNING
EWA15341
Do not chan ge the D-mod e while the
vehicle is movin g.
Using this switch changes the drive
mode to touring mode “T” or sports
mode “S”.
The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive mo-
de.
The selected mode is shown on the
drive mode display. (See page 3-12.)
The drive mode cannot be changed
while the cruise control system is oper-
ating.
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the clutch
lever and the handlebar grip, turn the
adjusting dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the handlebar grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with the
arrow mark on the clutch lever.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-45.)
1. Clutch lever
2. Clutch lever position adjusting dial
3. Arrow mark
4. Distance between clutch lever and handle-
bar grip
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2
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Shift pe dal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the throttle grip, turn the ad-
justing dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the throttle grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with
the “ ” mark on the brake lever.
1. Shift pedal
1. Brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. “ ” mark
4. Distance between brake lever and throttle
grip
154
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4
1
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Si destan d
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the g round
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possib le loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raising the sidestan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check
this system re gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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I g nition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch,
clutch switch and neutral switch) has
the following functions.
 It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is up, but the clutch le-
ver is not pulled.
 It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
clutch lever is pulled, but the side-
stand is still down.
 It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system accord-
ing to the following procedure.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2.
Make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5.
Push the “ ” side of the start/engine
stop switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12.
Push the “ ” side of the
start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can
be ridden.
The neutral switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
YESNO
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