2018 YAMAHA FJR1300A checking oil

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 .....................3-6
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-21
Handlebar switches.......................3-22
Clutch lever ...................................3-23
Shift pedal .....................................3-24
Brake lever ....................................3-24
Brake pedal ...................................3-25
ABS ...............................................3-25
Traction control system.................3-26
Fuel tank cap.................................3-28
Fuel................................................3-28
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-30
Catalytic converters .....................3-30
Seats .............................................3-31
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-32
Storage compartments .................3-34
Accessory box...............................3-35
Adjusting the headlight beams......3-36
Handlebar position ........................3-37
Opening and closing the cowling vents ..........................................3-37
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-39
Adjusting the front fork..................3-39
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................3-41
Sidestand ......................................3-43
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-43
Auxiliary DC jack ..........................3-45 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 ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
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 ......................................... 6-16
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed......................................... 6-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance ............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-23
Clutch lever ................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-24
Brake light switches ...................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads........................................... 6-25
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels .................................. 6-26
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-28
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Instrument and control functions
3-17
3
Use the select switch to set the
temperature level, and then push
the “MENU” switch. “High” will
start flashing.
4. Use the select switch to highlight “Middle” or “Low”, and then chan-
ge the setting using the same pro-
cedure that was used for the high
setting.
5. When you are finished changing the settings, use the select switch
to highlight “ ”, and then push the
“MENU” switch to return to the
setting mode menu.
TIP
The setting can be set to 10 tempera-
ture levels.
Resetting the maintenance counters
1. Use the select switch to highlight“Maintenance”. 2. Push the “MENU” switch, and
then push the “RESET” button to
select the item to reset.
3. While the selected item is flashing, push the “RESET” button for 2
seconds.
4. Push the “MENU” switch to return to the setting mode menu.
Checking and resetting “TIME–2” and
“TIME–3”
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Time Trip”.
Grip Warmer
Hig
h
10
Middle
5
Low
1
Grip Warmer
Hi g
h
10
Middle
5
Low
1
MENU
Grip Warmer
Maintenance
Time Trip
Unit
Display
Brightness
Clock
20
OIL km
10
FREE-1km
10
FREE-2km
Maintenance
MENU
Grip Warmer
Maintenance
Time Trip
Unit
Display
Brightness
Clock
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-14
6 12. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIP
After 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 li ght flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immed iately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.
13. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU20017
Final gear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
WARNING
EWA10371
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
 Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler boltand its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
TIP
The oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole.
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10
Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-25
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Accessory box...................................... 3-35
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-45
B
Battery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking............................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-29
Brake lever ........................................... 3-24
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches ............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-25
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-28
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters ............................. 3-30
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-30
Clutch lever ................................. 3-23, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowling vents, opening and closing .... 3-37
Cruise control indicator lights ................ 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-23
Cruise control system ............................ 3-6
D
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 3-22
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-21
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-4
F
Final gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-39
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-28
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-28 Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-30
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-34
H
Handlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-37
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-22
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-22
Headlight beams, adjusting .................. 3-36
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-22
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-43
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-23
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-9
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Panels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
R
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-30
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-39
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-32
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-31
Select switch ........................................ 3-23
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-24
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-41
Sidestand .............................................. 3-43
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-32
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-22
Storage ................................................... 7-4
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