2016 YAMAHA XJR 1300 check oil

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g lig ht flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme diately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.19. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU65431
Replacin g the air filter ele-
ment an d cleanin g the check
hoseThe air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas. In addition,
the air filter check hose must be fre-
quently checked and cleaned if neces-
sary.
To replace the air filter element
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-8.)
2. Remove the right side cover by re- moving the bolt. 3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
4. Pull the air filter element out.
1. Bolt
2. Right side cover
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1
2
2
2
1
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6
WARNING
EWA16001
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility or clutch oper-
ation. O bserve these precautions:
 Insufficient brake or clutch flui d
may allow air to enter the brake
or clutch system, re ducing
b rakin g or clutch performance.
 Clean the filler caps before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water does not
enter the brake or clutch flui d
reservoir when refillin g. Water will si
gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.The brake or clutch fluid reservoir dia-
phragm will lose its shape from the
negative pressure if the fluid level goes
down too far. Be sure to return the dia-
phragm to its original shape before in-
stalling it into the brake or clutch fluid
reservoir.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. A low clutch
fluid level may indicate clutch system
leakage; therefore, be sure to check
the clutch system for leakage. If the
brake or clutch fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the cause before further riding.
EAU22754
Chan gin g the brake an d
clutch flui dsHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake and clutch
master cylinders and calipers as well
as the brake and clutch hoses replaced
at the intervals listed below or whenev-
er they are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
Specifie d b rake an d clutch flui d:
DOT 4 brake fluid
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6-26
6
EAU23203
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
si destan dThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the sid estand d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
EAUM1653
Lu bricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no d anger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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6
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU63180
Replacin g the hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10661
Do not touch the glass part of the
hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bul b,
an d the bul b life will be ad versely af-
fected . Thorou ghly clean off any d irt
an d fin gerprints on the head light
b ul b using a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.1. Remove the headlight unit by re- moving the screws. 2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Taillight fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Screw
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
2
1
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7-4
7
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 pla-
ce the spark plugs on the cylin-
der head so that the electrodes
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 char- ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively 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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Index
AAir filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-31BBattery .................................................. 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 .......................................... 3-12
Brake/tail light....................................... 6-32CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters.............................. 3-14
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 ................................. 3-9
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 ............................................ 3-9IIdentification 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 ....... 6-33
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-20MMain 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 ............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-26TTachometer............................................. 3-5
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
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