2020 YAMAHA FJR1300AS engine overheat

Operation and important rid ing points
5-1
5
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU16842
En gine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU17124
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4500
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en gine oil an d
final gear oil must be chan ged , an d
the oil filter cartri dge or element re-
placed .
[ECA10333]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5400
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) an d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
 Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer red zone.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
EAU86430En gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the eng ine has cooled.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any resi dual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
W ait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
le vel in the reser voir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant le vel is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant le vel is
lo w.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Ha ve a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine o verheats again,
ha ve a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-27
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Accessory box...................................... 3-37
Air filter element ................................... 6-18
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-46
B
Battery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-28
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels, checking............................................. 6-25
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids, changing ............................................ 6-27
Brake lever ........................................... 3-26
Brake lever, checking and lubricating .......................................... 6-29
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-27
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-32
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-29
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cornering lights .................................... 3-49
Cowling vents, opening and closing .... 3-39
Cruise control indicator lights ................ 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-23
Cruise control system ............................ 3-6
D
Data recording, vehicle .......................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 3-22
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-22
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine overheating............................... 6-37
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-4
F
Final gear oil ......................................... 6-15
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel....................................................... 3-30 Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-6
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-30
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-32
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-33
H
Handlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-39
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-22
Hand shift lever ..................................... 3-26
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-23
Headlight beams, adjusting .................. 3-38
High beam indicator light........................ 3-3
Horn switch........................................... 3-23
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-47
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-3
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.............................. 3-3
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Panels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-6
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
R
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-41
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-34
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-33
Select switch ........................................ 3-23
Shift down indicator light ........................ 3-5
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal............................................. 3-25
Sidestand .............................................. 3-47
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
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