Yamaha FJR1300 - Manuals

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 2 DESCRIPTION 2 3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 4 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 INDEX EAU00009 E_5jw....

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Safe riding .......................................................................................... 1-1 Protective apparel .............................................................................. 1-3 Modifications ...........................................................

1 1-1 EAU00014* 1- SAFETY INFORMATION MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND OPERATION ARE DE-PENDENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE EXPERTISE OFTHE OPERATOR. EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS BE-FORE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE.HE OR SHE SH...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-2 4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators. In fact, many operators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a current motorcycle license.a. Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your motorcycle to other qualified opera- tors. b. Know you...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-3 Protective apparel The majority of fatalities from motorcycle accidents are the result of head injuries. The use of a safetyhelmet is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head injuries.1. Always wear an approved helmet.2. Wear a face shield or go...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-4 Loading The total weight of the operator, passenger, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum loadlimit of 208 kg. When loading within this weight limit, keep the following in mind:1. Cargo and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the motorcycle as po...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-5 a. Accessories fitted to the handlebar or the front fork area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerodynamic changes. If accessories are added to the handlebar or frontfork area, they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minim...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-6 3. Always turn the engine off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch. When parking the motorcycle, note the following:a. The engine and exhaust system may be hot, therefore, park the motorcycle in a place where pe- destrians or child...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-7 EAU02977 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this motorcycle. WARNING Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual. English 3HP-21568-E0 1 2 4AA-22259-40 E_5jw.book Page 7 Friday, March 30, 2001 2:14 ...

DESCRIPTION 2 Left view ............................................................................................. 2-1 Right view ........................................................................................... 2-2 Controls and instruments .................................................

2-1 2 EAU00026 2- DESCRIPTION Left view 1. Fuse box (page 6-30) 2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-11) 3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-12) 4. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10) 5. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1) 6. Rider seat (page 3-10) 7. Passenger seat (page...

DESCRIPTION 2-2 2 Right view 17. Passenger footrest18. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13) 19. Battery (page 6-29) 20. Windshield21. Main fuse and fuel injection system fuse (page 6-30) 22. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-12) 23. Brake pedal (page 3-7) 24. Rider footrest E_5jw...

DESCRIPTION 2-3 2 Controls and instruments 1. Clutch lever (page 3-6) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-5) 3. Tachometer (page 3-3) 4. Speedometer (page 3-3) 5. Multi-function display (page 3-3) 6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-5) 7. Brake lever (page 3-7) 8. Throttle grip (page 6-17) 9. Main sw...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 Main switch/steering lock .................................................................. 3-1 Indicator and warning lights ............................................................. 3-2 Speedometer ................................................................

3-1 3 EAU00027 3- INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00029 Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controlsthe ignition and lighting systems, and isused to lock the steering. The variouspositions are described below. EAU00030 ONAll electrical systems are supplied withpower, and the ...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-2 3 EAU03034 Indicator and warning lights EAU04121 Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ” The corresponding indicator light flash-es when the turn signal switch ispushed to the left or right. EAU00061 Neutral indicator light “ ” This indicator light comes on when...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-3 3 EAU04031 Speedometer The speedometer shows the ridingspeed. EAU00101 Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the riderto monitor the engine speed and keep itwithin the ideal power range. EC000003 CAUTION: _ Do not operate the engine in the ta-chometer red zon...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-5 3 EAU00118 Handlebar switches EAU00119 Pass switch “ ” Press this switch to flash the headlight. EAU03888 Dimmer switch “ / ” Set this switch to “ ” for the high beam and to “ ” for the low beam. EAU04077 Windshield position adjustingswitch “ ” To move the windsh...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-6 3 EAU00153 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the lefthandlebar grip. To disengage theclutch, pull the lever toward the handle-bar grip. To engage the clutch, releasethe lever. The lever should be pulledrapidly and released slowly for smoothclutch operat...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-7 3 EAU00161 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the righthandlebar grip. To apply the frontbrake, pull the lever toward the handle-bar grip. The brake lever is equipped with a po-sition adjusting dial. To adjust the dis-tance between the brake lever and theh...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-8 3 EAU04068 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank capOpen the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-sert the key into the lock, and then turnit 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-leased and the fuel tank cap can beopened. To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-9 3 EAU03753 Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel inthe tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottomof the filler tube as shown. EW000130 WARNING _ ● Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-erwise it may overflow when thefuel warms up and expands. ● Avoid spilling fue...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-10 3 EAU03945 Seats Rider seatTo remove the rider seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it as shown. 2. Pull the rider seat off. To install the rider seat 1. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holderas shown, and t...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-11 3 EAU01242 Storage compartment The storage compartment is locatedunder the passenger seat. (Seepage 3-10 for passenger seat openingand closing procedures.) EWA00005 WARNING _ ● Do not exceed the load limit of3 kg for the storage compart-ment. ● Do not exceed the...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-14 3 Rebound damping forceTo increase the rebound dampingforce and thereby harden the rebounddamping, turn the adjusting knob in di-rection a . To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften therebound damping, turn the adjustingknob in direction b . CI-0...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-15 3 EAU04075 Matching the front and rear suspension settings Use this table as a guide to match the suspension and damping adjustments of the front fork and shock absorber assemblyaccording to various load conditions. CI-11E EC000015 CAUTION: _ Never attempt to tu...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-16 3 EAU04043 Locks for the optional side cases and travel trunk There are three locks in a plastic baglocated beside the owner’s tool kit.When used to replace the locks of theoptional side cases and travel trunk,which can be obtained at a Yamahadealer, these locks...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-17 3 EAU03741 Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-prising the sidestand switch, clutchswitch and neutral switch) has the fol-lowing functions. ● It prevents starting when the trans-mission is in gear and the side-stand is up, bu...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-18 3 CD-01E With the engine turned off:1. Move the sidestand down.2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”. 3. Turn the key to “ON”. 4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.5. Push the start switch.Does the engine start? The neutral switch...

4-1 4 EAU01114 4- PRE-OPERATION CHECKS The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly,even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or lossof tire air ...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 Star ting and warming up a cold engine ............................................. 5-1 Shifting .............................................................................................. 5-2 Tips for reducing fuel consumption ...............................

5-1 5 EAU00372 5- OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU00373 WARNING _ ● Become thoroughly familiarwith all operating controls andtheir functions before riding.Consult a Yamaha dealer re-garding any control or functionthat you do not thoroughly un-derstand. ● Never start the engine or oper-ate i...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5-2 5 NOTE: _ If the engine fails to start, release thestart switch, wait a few seconds, andthen try again. Each starting attemptshould be as short as possible to pre-serve the battery. Do not crank the en-gine more than 10 seconds on any oneattempt. _ ECA00045 ...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5-3 5 EAU03952 Tips for reducing fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends largely onyour riding style. Consider the followingtips to reduce fuel consumption: ● Thoroughly warm up the engine. ● Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-gine speeds during acceleration....

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5-4 5 EAU00461 Parking When parking, stop the engine, andthen remove the key from the mainswitch. EW000058 WARNING _ ● Since the engine and exhaustsystem can become very hot,park in a place where pedestri-ans or children are not likely totouch them. ● Do not par...

6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication char t ......... 6-2 Removing and installing the cowling and panels ................................................................ 6-5 Checking the...

6-1 6 EAU00462 6- PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU00464 Safety is an obligation of the owner.Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-brication will keep your vehicle in thesafest and most efficient condition pos-sible. The most important points of in-spection, adjustment, and lubricationare ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-2 6 EAU03685 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE: _ ● The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead. ● From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km. ● Items ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-4 6 EAU03892 NOTE: _ ● The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. ● Hydraulic brake and clutch systems • After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-7 6 EAU04062 Panels B and CTo remove one of the panels 1. Remove panel A (if removing pan- el B) or panel D (if removing panelC). 2. Loosen the quick fastener screw and remove the screws, and thentake the panel off. To install the panel 1. Place the panel in t...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-8 6 EAU04063 Panels E and FTo remove one of the panels 1. Remove the seats. (See page 3-10 for seat removal and installationprocedures.) 2. Remove the screws, the quick fas- tener screws and the quick fasten-ers, and then take the panel off. To install the pan...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-9 6 Before installing a spark plug, the sparkplug gap should be measured with awire thickness gauge and, if necessary,adjusted to specification. Clean the surface of the spark pluggasket and its mating surface, and thenwipe off any grime from the spark plugthr...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-11 6 8. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, andthen install and tighten the oil fillercap. EC000072 CAUTION: _ ● In order to prevent clutch slip-page (since the engine oil alsolubricates the clutch), do notmix any chemical additives withthe...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-12 6 EAU04067 Final gear oil The final gear case must be checkedfor oil leakage before each ride. If anyleakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-er check and repair the motorcycle. Inaddition, the final gear oil must bechanged as follows at the intervalsspecified ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-13 6 5. Install and tighten the filler bolt.6. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check forthe cause. EAU04044 Checking the coolant level The coolant level should be checked asfollows before each ride. In addition,the coolant must be...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-14 6 3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark, removecowling A (See page 6-6 for cowl-ing removal and installation proce-dures.), open the reservoir cap,add coolant to the maximum levelmark, close the reservoir cap, andthen install the cowling. ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-15 6 EAU03998* Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleanedat the intervals specified in the periodicmaintenance and lubrication chart.Clean the air filter element more fre-quently if you are riding in unusuallywet or dusty areas. 1...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-16 6 5. Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt,and then blow the remaining dirtout with compressed air as shown.If the air filter element is damaged,replace it. 6. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case. EC000082...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-17 6 EAU00635 Adjusting the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play shouldmeasure 3–5 mm at the throttle grip.Periodically check the throttle cablefree play and, if necessary, have aYamaha dealer adjust it. EAU00637 Adjusting the valve clearance ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-20 6 EAU00684 WARNING _ This motorcycle is fitted with super-high-speed tires. Note the followingpoints in order to make the most ef-ficient use of these tires. ● Use only the specified replace-ment tires. Other tires may runthe danger of bursting at superhigh...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-23 6 EAU00728 Rear brake padsEach rear brake pad is provided with awear indicator, which allows you tocheck the brake pad wear without hav-ing to disassemble the brake. To checkthe brake pad wear, check the positionof the wear indicator while applying thebrake...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-24 6 ● Be careful that water does not en-ter the brake or clutch fluid reser-voir when refilling. Water willsignificantly lower the boiling pointof the fluid and may result in vaporlock. ● Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-ways...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-27 6 EAU02939 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the frontfork must be checked as follows at theintervals specified in the periodic main-tenance and lubrication chart. To check the condition EW000115 WARNING _ Securely support the motorcycl...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-28 6 2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-ward and backward. If any freeplay can be felt, have a Yamahadealer check or repair the steer-ing. EAU01144 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings mustbe checked...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-29 6 EAU04035 Battery The battery is located under panel D.(See page 6-7 for panel removal andinstallation procedures.)This motorcycle is equipped with asealed-type (MF) battery, which doesnot require any maintenance. There isno need to check the electrolyte o...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-30 6 EC000102 CAUTION: _ ● Always keep the batterycharged. Storing a dischargedbattery can cause permanentbattery damage. ● To charge a sealed-type (MF)battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery charger is re-quired. Using a conventionalbattery charger will...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-31 6 EC000103 CAUTION: _ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-age rating than recommended toavoid causing extensive damage tothe electrical system and possibly afire. _ 3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical circuit in question tocheck if the device...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-32 6 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the defectivebulb. EW000119 WARNING _ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-fore, keep flammable products awayfrom a lit headlight bulb, and do nottouch the bulb until it has cooleddown. _ 4. Place a new ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-33 6 EAU03497 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw. 2. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-clockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it cloc...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-34 6 EAU02990 Troubleshooting charts Starting problems or poor engine performance EW000125 WARNING _ Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system. _ Check the fuel level inthe fuel tank. 1. Fuel There is enough fuel. Ther...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-35 6 Engine overheating EW000070 WARNING _ ● Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may beblown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled. ● Afte...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 Care .................................................................................................. 7-1 Storage .............................................................................................. 7-4 E_5jw.book Page 1 Friday, March 30, 2001 2:14 PM

7-1 7 EAU04069 7- MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE Care While the open design of a motorcyclereveals the attractiveness of the tech-nology, it also makes it more vulnera-ble. Rust and corrosion can developeven if high-quality components areused. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-noticed on a car, however, i...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7-2 7 ● Do not use any harsh chemicalproducts on plastic parts. Besure to avoid using cloths orsponges which have been incontact with strong or abrasivecleaning products, solvent orthinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-movers or inhibitors, brake flu-id, antifreeze or electro...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7-3 7 After cleaning 1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth. 2. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-steel parts, including the exhaustsystem. (Even the thermally in-duced discoloring of stainless-steel exhaust systems can be re-...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7-4 7 Storage Short-termAlways store your motorcycle in a cool,dry place and, if necessary, protect itagainst dust with a porous cover. ECA00014 CAUTION: _ ● Storing the motorcycle in apoorly ventilated room or cover-ing it with a tarp, while it is stillwet, will allow wa...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7-5 7 5. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers andpedals as well as of the sidestand/centerstand. 6. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then liftthe motorcycle so that both of itswheels are off the ground. Alterna-tive...

SPECIFICATIONS 8 Specifications .................................................................................... 8-1 Conversion table ............................................................................... 8-5 E_5jw.book Page 1 Friday, March 30, 2001 2:14 PM

8-1 8 EAU01038 8- SPECIFICATIONS Specifications CS-01E Model FJR1300 Dimensions Overall length 2,195 mm Overall width 760 mm Overall height 1,420 mm Seat height 805 mm Wheelbase 1,515 mm Ground clearance 135 mm Minimum turning radius 3,100 mm Basic weight (with oil and full fuel tank) 268 kg Engine ...

SPECIFICATIONS 8-5 8 EAU03941 Conversion table CS-03E All specification data in this manual are listed in SI andMETRIC UNITS. Use this table to convert METRIC unit values to IMPERIALunit values. Example: METRIC VALUE CONVERSION FACTOR IMPERIAL VALUE 2 mm × 0.03937 = 0.08 in Conversion table METRIC S...

CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 Identification numbers ....................................................................... 9-1 Key identification number .................................................................. 9-1 Vehicle identification number ......................................................

9-1 9 EAU01039 9- CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU02944 Identification numbers Record the key identification number,vehicle identification number and mod-el label information in the spaces pro-vided below for assistance whenordering spare parts from a Yamahadealer or for reference in case the vehi-cle is st...

CONSUMER INFORMATION 9-2 9 EAU01804 Model label The model label is affixed to the frameunder the rider seat. (See page 3-10 forrider seat removal and installation pro-cedures.) Record the information onthis label in the space provided. This in-formation will be needed when orderingspare parts from a...

INDEX A Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-15 B Battery ................................................... 6-29Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ... 6-23Brake and clutch fluids, changing........... 6-24Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .........................

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 2 DESCRIPTION 2 3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 4 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 7 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 INDEX EAU00009 E_5jw....

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Safe riding .......................................................................................... 1-1 Protective apparel .............................................................................. 1-3 Modifications ...........................................................

1 1-1 EAU00014* 1- SAFETY INFORMATION MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND OPERATION ARE DE-PENDENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE EXPERTISE OFTHE OPERATOR. EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS BE-FORE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE.HE OR SHE SH...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-2 4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators. In fact, many operators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a current motorcycle license.a. Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your motorcycle to other qualified opera- tors. b. Know you...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-3 Protective apparel The majority of fatalities from motorcycle accidents are the result of head injuries. The use of a safetyhelmet is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head injuries.1. Always wear an approved helmet.2. Wear a face shield or go...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-4 Loading The total weight of the operator, passenger, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum loadlimit of 208 kg. When loading within this weight limit, keep the following in mind:1. Cargo and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the motorcycle as po...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-5 a. Accessories fitted to the handlebar or the front fork area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerodynamic changes. If accessories are added to the handlebar or frontfork area, they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minim...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-6 3. Always turn the engine off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch. When parking the motorcycle, note the following:a. The engine and exhaust system may be hot, therefore, park the motorcycle in a place where pe- destrians or child...

SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1-7 EAU02977 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this motorcycle. WARNING Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual. English 3HP-21568-E0 1 2 4AA-22259-40 E_5jw.book Page 7 Friday, March 30, 2001 2:14 ...

DESCRIPTION 2 Left view ............................................................................................. 2-1 Right view ........................................................................................... 2-2 Controls and instruments .................................................

2-1 2 EAU00026 2- DESCRIPTION Left view 1. Fuse box (page 6-30) 2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-11) 3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-12) 4. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10) 5. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1) 6. Rider seat (page 3-10) 7. Passenger seat (page...

DESCRIPTION 2-2 2 Right view 17. Passenger footrest18. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13) 19. Battery (page 6-29) 20. Windshield21. Main fuse and fuel injection system fuse (page 6-30) 22. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-12) 23. Brake pedal (page 3-7) 24. Rider footrest E_5jw...

DESCRIPTION 2-3 2 Controls and instruments 1. Clutch lever (page 3-6) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-5) 3. Tachometer (page 3-3) 4. Speedometer (page 3-3) 5. Multi-function display (page 3-3) 6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-5) 7. Brake lever (page 3-7) 8. Throttle grip (page 6-17) 9. Main sw...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 Main switch/steering lock .................................................................. 3-1 Indicator and warning lights ............................................................. 3-2 Speedometer ................................................................

3-1 3 EAU00027 3- INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00029 Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controlsthe ignition and lighting systems, and isused to lock the steering. The variouspositions are described below. EAU00030 ONAll electrical systems are supplied withpower, and the ...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-2 3 EAU03034 Indicator and warning lights EAU04121 Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ” The corresponding indicator light flash-es when the turn signal switch ispushed to the left or right. EAU00061 Neutral indicator light “ ” This indicator light comes on when...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-3 3 EAU04031 Speedometer The speedometer shows the ridingspeed. EAU00101 Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the riderto monitor the engine speed and keep itwithin the ideal power range. EC000003 CAUTION: _ Do not operate the engine in the ta-chometer red zon...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-5 3 EAU00118 Handlebar switches EAU00119 Pass switch “ ” Press this switch to flash the headlight. EAU03888 Dimmer switch “ / ” Set this switch to “ ” for the high beam and to “ ” for the low beam. EAU04077 Windshield position adjustingswitch “ ” To move the windsh...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-6 3 EAU00153 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the lefthandlebar grip. To disengage theclutch, pull the lever toward the handle-bar grip. To engage the clutch, releasethe lever. The lever should be pulledrapidly and released slowly for smoothclutch operat...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-7 3 EAU00161 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the righthandlebar grip. To apply the frontbrake, pull the lever toward the handle-bar grip. The brake lever is equipped with a po-sition adjusting dial. To adjust the dis-tance between the brake lever and theh...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-8 3 EAU04068 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank capOpen the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-sert the key into the lock, and then turnit 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-leased and the fuel tank cap can beopened. To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-9 3 EAU03753 Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel inthe tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottomof the filler tube as shown. EW000130 WARNING _ ● Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-erwise it may overflow when thefuel warms up and expands. ● Avoid spilling fue...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-10 3 EAU03945 Seats Rider seatTo remove the rider seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it as shown. 2. Pull the rider seat off. To install the rider seat 1. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holderas shown, and t...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-11 3 EAU01242 Storage compartment The storage compartment is locatedunder the passenger seat. (Seepage 3-10 for passenger seat openingand closing procedures.) EWA00005 WARNING _ ● Do not exceed the load limit of3 kg for the storage compart-ment. ● Do not exceed the...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-14 3 Rebound damping forceTo increase the rebound dampingforce and thereby harden the rebounddamping, turn the adjusting knob in di-rection a . To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften therebound damping, turn the adjustingknob in direction b . CI-0...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-15 3 EAU04075 Matching the front and rear suspension settings Use this table as a guide to match the suspension and damping adjustments of the front fork and shock absorber assemblyaccording to various load conditions. CI-11E EC000015 CAUTION: _ Never attempt to tu...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-16 3 EAU04043 Locks for the optional side cases and travel trunk There are three locks in a plastic baglocated beside the owner’s tool kit.When used to replace the locks of theoptional side cases and travel trunk,which can be obtained at a Yamahadealer, these locks...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-17 3 EAU03741 Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-prising the sidestand switch, clutchswitch and neutral switch) has the fol-lowing functions. ● It prevents starting when the trans-mission is in gear and the side-stand is up, bu...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3-18 3 CD-01E With the engine turned off:1. Move the sidestand down.2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”. 3. Turn the key to “ON”. 4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.5. Push the start switch.Does the engine start? The neutral switch...

4-1 4 EAU01114 4- PRE-OPERATION CHECKS The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly,even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or lossof tire air ...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 Star ting and warming up a cold engine ............................................. 5-1 Shifting .............................................................................................. 5-2 Tips for reducing fuel consumption ...............................

5-1 5 EAU00372 5- OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU00373 WARNING _ ● Become thoroughly familiarwith all operating controls andtheir functions before riding.Consult a Yamaha dealer re-garding any control or functionthat you do not thoroughly un-derstand. ● Never start the engine or oper-ate i...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5-2 5 NOTE: _ If the engine fails to start, release thestart switch, wait a few seconds, andthen try again. Each starting attemptshould be as short as possible to pre-serve the battery. Do not crank the en-gine more than 10 seconds on any oneattempt. _ ECA00045 ...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5-3 5 EAU03952 Tips for reducing fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends largely onyour riding style. Consider the followingtips to reduce fuel consumption: ● Thoroughly warm up the engine. ● Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-gine speeds during acceleration....

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5-4 5 EAU00461 Parking When parking, stop the engine, andthen remove the key from the mainswitch. EW000058 WARNING _ ● Since the engine and exhaustsystem can become very hot,park in a place where pedestri-ans or children are not likely totouch them. ● Do not par...

6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication char t ......... 6-2 Removing and installing the cowling and panels ................................................................ 6-5 Checking the...

6-1 6 EAU00462 6- PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU00464 Safety is an obligation of the owner.Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-brication will keep your vehicle in thesafest and most efficient condition pos-sible. The most important points of in-spection, adjustment, and lubricationare ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-2 6 EAU03685 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE: _ ● The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead. ● From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km. ● Items ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-4 6 EAU03892 NOTE: _ ● The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. ● Hydraulic brake and clutch systems • After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-7 6 EAU04062 Panels B and CTo remove one of the panels 1. Remove panel A (if removing pan- el B) or panel D (if removing panelC). 2. Loosen the quick fastener screw and remove the screws, and thentake the panel off. To install the panel 1. Place the panel in t...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-8 6 EAU04063 Panels E and FTo remove one of the panels 1. Remove the seats. (See page 3-10 for seat removal and installationprocedures.) 2. Remove the screws, the quick fas- tener screws and the quick fasten-ers, and then take the panel off. To install the pan...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-9 6 Before installing a spark plug, the sparkplug gap should be measured with awire thickness gauge and, if necessary,adjusted to specification. Clean the surface of the spark pluggasket and its mating surface, and thenwipe off any grime from the spark plugthr...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-11 6 8. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, andthen install and tighten the oil fillercap. EC000072 CAUTION: _ ● In order to prevent clutch slip-page (since the engine oil alsolubricates the clutch), do notmix any chemical additives withthe...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-12 6 EAU04067 Final gear oil The final gear case must be checkedfor oil leakage before each ride. If anyleakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-er check and repair the motorcycle. Inaddition, the final gear oil must bechanged as follows at the intervalsspecified ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-13 6 5. Install and tighten the filler bolt.6. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check forthe cause. EAU04044 Checking the coolant level The coolant level should be checked asfollows before each ride. In addition,the coolant must be...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-14 6 3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark, removecowling A (See page 6-6 for cowl-ing removal and installation proce-dures.), open the reservoir cap,add coolant to the maximum levelmark, close the reservoir cap, andthen install the cowling. ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-15 6 EAU03998* Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleanedat the intervals specified in the periodicmaintenance and lubrication chart.Clean the air filter element more fre-quently if you are riding in unusuallywet or dusty areas. 1...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-16 6 5. Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt,and then blow the remaining dirtout with compressed air as shown.If the air filter element is damaged,replace it. 6. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case. EC000082...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-17 6 EAU00635 Adjusting the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play shouldmeasure 3–5 mm at the throttle grip.Periodically check the throttle cablefree play and, if necessary, have aYamaha dealer adjust it. EAU00637 Adjusting the valve clearance ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-20 6 EAU00684 WARNING _ This motorcycle is fitted with super-high-speed tires. Note the followingpoints in order to make the most ef-ficient use of these tires. ● Use only the specified replace-ment tires. Other tires may runthe danger of bursting at superhigh...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-23 6 EAU00728 Rear brake padsEach rear brake pad is provided with awear indicator, which allows you tocheck the brake pad wear without hav-ing to disassemble the brake. To checkthe brake pad wear, check the positionof the wear indicator while applying thebrake...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-24 6 ● Be careful that water does not en-ter the brake or clutch fluid reser-voir when refilling. Water willsignificantly lower the boiling pointof the fluid and may result in vaporlock. ● Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-ways...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-27 6 EAU02939 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the frontfork must be checked as follows at theintervals specified in the periodic main-tenance and lubrication chart. To check the condition EW000115 WARNING _ Securely support the motorcycl...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-28 6 2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-ward and backward. If any freeplay can be felt, have a Yamahadealer check or repair the steer-ing. EAU01144 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings mustbe checked...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-29 6 EAU04035 Battery The battery is located under panel D.(See page 6-7 for panel removal andinstallation procedures.)This motorcycle is equipped with asealed-type (MF) battery, which doesnot require any maintenance. There isno need to check the electrolyte o...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-30 6 EC000102 CAUTION: _ ● Always keep the batterycharged. Storing a dischargedbattery can cause permanentbattery damage. ● To charge a sealed-type (MF)battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery charger is re-quired. Using a conventionalbattery charger will...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-31 6 EC000103 CAUTION: _ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-age rating than recommended toavoid causing extensive damage tothe electrical system and possibly afire. _ 3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical circuit in question tocheck if the device...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-32 6 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the defectivebulb. EW000119 WARNING _ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-fore, keep flammable products awayfrom a lit headlight bulb, and do nottouch the bulb until it has cooleddown. _ 4. Place a new ...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-33 6 EAU03497 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw. 2. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-clockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it cloc...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-34 6 EAU02990 Troubleshooting charts Starting problems or poor engine performance EW000125 WARNING _ Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system. _ Check the fuel level inthe fuel tank. 1. Fuel There is enough fuel. Ther...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6-35 6 Engine overheating EW000070 WARNING _ ● Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may beblown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled. ● Afte...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 Care .................................................................................................. 7-1 Storage .............................................................................................. 7-4 E_5jw.book Page 1 Friday, March 30, 2001 2:14 PM

7-1 7 EAU04069 7- MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE Care While the open design of a motorcyclereveals the attractiveness of the tech-nology, it also makes it more vulnera-ble. Rust and corrosion can developeven if high-quality components areused. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-noticed on a car, however, i...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7-2 7 ● Do not use any harsh chemicalproducts on plastic parts. Besure to avoid using cloths orsponges which have been incontact with strong or abrasivecleaning products, solvent orthinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-movers or inhibitors, brake flu-id, antifreeze or electro...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7-3 7 After cleaning 1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth. 2. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-steel parts, including the exhaustsystem. (Even the thermally in-duced discoloring of stainless-steel exhaust systems can be re-...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7-4 7 Storage Short-termAlways store your motorcycle in a cool,dry place and, if necessary, protect itagainst dust with a porous cover. ECA00014 CAUTION: _ ● Storing the motorcycle in apoorly ventilated room or cover-ing it with a tarp, while it is stillwet, will allow wa...

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7-5 7 5. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers andpedals as well as of the sidestand/centerstand. 6. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then liftthe motorcycle so that both of itswheels are off the ground. Alterna-tive...

SPECIFICATIONS 8 Specifications .................................................................................... 8-1 Conversion table ............................................................................... 8-5 E_5jw.book Page 1 Friday, March 30, 2001 2:14 PM

8-1 8 EAU01038 8- SPECIFICATIONS Specifications CS-01E Model FJR1300 Dimensions Overall length 2,195 mm Overall width 760 mm Overall height 1,420 mm Seat height 805 mm Wheelbase 1,515 mm Ground clearance 135 mm Minimum turning radius 3,100 mm Basic weight (with oil and full fuel tank) 268 kg Engine ...

SPECIFICATIONS 8-5 8 EAU03941 Conversion table CS-03E All specification data in this manual are listed in SI andMETRIC UNITS. Use this table to convert METRIC unit values to IMPERIALunit values. Example: METRIC VALUE CONVERSION FACTOR IMPERIAL VALUE 2 mm × 0.03937 = 0.08 in Conversion table METRIC S...

CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 Identification numbers ....................................................................... 9-1 Key identification number .................................................................. 9-1 Vehicle identification number ......................................................

9-1 9 EAU01039 9- CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU02944 Identification numbers Record the key identification number,vehicle identification number and mod-el label information in the spaces pro-vided below for assistance whenordering spare parts from a Yamahadealer or for reference in case the vehi-cle is st...

CONSUMER INFORMATION 9-2 9 EAU01804 Model label The model label is affixed to the frameunder the rider seat. (See page 3-10 forrider seat removal and installation pro-cedures.) Record the information onthis label in the space provided. This in-formation will be needed when orderingspare parts from a...

INDEX A Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-15 B Battery ................................................... 6-29Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ... 6-23Brake and clutch fluids, changing........... 6-24Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .........................