Yamaha FJR1300AE Owner's Manual

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    Dic183 fjr1300-ae fjr1300ae owner’s manual b96-28199-e0 motorcycle [english (e)] read this manual carefully before oper- ating this vehicle..

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    Eau69311 rea d this manual carefully b efore operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d . Date of issue: signature of responsible person: january 12, 2015 product: immobilizer model: 1mc-00 supplied by yamaha motor electronics co.,ltd. 1450-6 mori, mori-machi ...

  • Page 3: Intro

    Intro d uction eau10103 welcome to the yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the fjr1300-ae, you are benefiting from yamaha’s vast experi- ence and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-qual- ity products, which have earned yamaha a reputation for dependability. Plea...

  • Page 4: Important Manual Information

    Important manual information eau63350 particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: *product and specifications are subject to change without notice. Eau10201 this is the safety alert sym b ol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury haz...

  • Page 5: Le of Contents

    Ta b le 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 con...

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    Ta b le of contents 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 ....... ...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    1-1 1 safety information eau1028b be a responsi b le owner as the vehicle’s owner, you are re- sponsible for the safe and proper oper- ation of your motorcycle. Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. Their safe use and operation are de- pendent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the...

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    Safety information 1-2 1 many accidents involve inexperi- enced operators. In fact, many op- erators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a cur- rent motorcycle license. • make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo- torcycle to other qualified oper- ators. • know...

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    Safety information 1-3 1 avoi d car b on monoxi d e poisonin g all engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause head- aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor- less, tasteless gas which m...

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    Safety information 1-4 1 sleeping bags, duffel bags, or tents, can create unstable han- dling or a slow steering re- sponse. This vehicle is not d esi g ne d to pull a trailer or to b e attache d to a si d ecar. Genuine yamaha accessories choosing accessories for your vehicle is an important decisio...

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    Safety information 1-5 1 operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accesso- ries are not recommended. Use caution when adding electri- cal accessories. If electrical ac- cessories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle’s electrical sys- tem, an electric failure could re- sult, which cou...

  • Page 12: Description

    Description 2-1 2 eau63371 left view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Coolant reservoir (page 6-15) 2. Accessory box (page 3-36) 3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2) 4. Final gear oil filler bolt (page 6-14) 5. Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-14) 6. Air filter element (page 6-17) 7. Shift pedal (page 3-25) 8....

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    Description 2-2 2 eau63391 ri g ht view 7 8 5,6 4 3 2 1 3 1. Storage compartment (page 3-35) 2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-29) 3. Electronically adjustable suspension system (page 3-40) 4. Windshield (page 3-12) 5. Fuses (page 6-34) 6. Battery (page 6-32) 7. Brake pedal (page 3-26) 8. Rear brake fluid re...

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    Description 2-3 2 eau63401 controls an d instruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 10,11 12 11 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-...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-1 3 eau10978 immo b ilizer system this vehicle is equipped with an immo- bilizer system to help prevent theft by re-registering codes in the standard keys. This system consists of the fol- lowing: a code re-registering key (with a red bow) two standard keys (with ...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-2 3 keep the stan d ar d keys as well as keys of other immo b ilizer systems away from this vehi- cle’s co d e re-re g isterin g key. Keep other immo b ilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause si g nal inter- ference. Eau10474 main switch/ste...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-3 3 warning ewa10062 never turn the key to “off” or “lock” while the vehicle is movin g . Otherwise the electrical systems will b e switche d off, which may result in loss of control or an acci d ent. Eau10694 lock the steering is locked and all electrical systems...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-4 3 eau49398 in d icator li g hts an d warnin g li g hts eau11032 turn si g nal in d icator li g hts “ ” an d “ ” each indicator light will flash when its corresponding turn signal lights are flashing. Eau11061 neutral in d icator li g ht “ ” this indicator light ...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-5 3 eau73171 en g ine trou b le warnin g li g ht “ ” this warning light comes on if a prob- lem is detected in the engine or other vehicle control system. If this occurs, have a yamaha dealer check the on- board diagnostic system. The electrical circuit of the war...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-6 3 try to reset the traction control system and the lights by following the proce- dures under “resetting” on page 3-28. Eau55392 electronically a d justa b le suspen- sion system warnin g li g ht “ ” this warning light comes on if a prob- lem is detected in the ...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-7 3 eau54192 cruise control system this model is equipped with a cruise control system designed to maintain a set cruising speed. The cruise control system operates only when riding in 3rd gear at speeds between about 50 km/h (31 mi/h) and 160 km/h (100 mi/h), 4th...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-8 3 a d justin g the set cruisin g spee d 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 on...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-9 3 set cruising speed. You will not be able to use the resume function until a new cruising speed has been set. Automatic deactivation of the cruise control system the cruise control system for this mod- el is electronically controlled and is linked with the othe...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-10 3 eau58235 multi-function meter unit warning ewa12423 be sure to stop the vehicle b efore makin g any settin g chan g es to the multi-function meter unit. Chan g in g settin g s while ri d in g can d istract the operator an d increase the risk of an acci d ent....

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-11 3 tachometer the electric tachometer allows the rid- er to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range. When the key is turned to “on”, the ta- chometer needle sweeps across the r/min range and then returns to zero r/min in order to test t...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-12 3 transmission g ear d isplay this display shows the selected gear. The neutral position is indicated by “ ” and by the neutral indicator light “ ”. Drive mo d e d isplay this display indicates which drive mode has been selected: touring mode “t” or sports mode...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-13 3 the following pages contain an expla- nation of the grip warmer, information display, and windshield functions. See page 3-40 for an explanation of the preload and damping force adjusting functions. A d justin g the g rip warmer this vehicle is equipped with ...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-14 3 the odometer shows the total distance traveled by the vehicle. Tripmeter displays: “trip-1” and “trip-2” show the dis- tance traveled since they were last set to zero. Tip the odometer will lock at 999999 and cannot be reset. The tripmeters will reset and con...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-15 3 tip there are also “time–2” and “time–3” elapsed time displays, but they cannot be set to the information display. See “setting mode” on page 3-16 for de- tailed information. Ambient temperature display: this display shows the ambient tem- perature from –9 °c...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-16 3 to reset the average fuel consumption display, use the select switch to select the information display that contains the average fuel consumption display. Push the “reset” button briefly so that the average fuel consumption dis- play flashes, and then push th...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-17 3 and return to the normal display, push and hold the menu switch “menu” again for at least 2 seconds. Adjusting the temperature levels of the grip warmer settings 1. Use the select switch to highlight “grip warmer”. 2. Push the “menu” switch. The grip warmer s...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-18 3 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 “me...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-19 3 2. Push the “menu” switch to dis- play “time–2” and “time–3”. To reset a time trip, push the “re- set” button to select the item to reset. 3. While the selected item is flashing, push the “reset” button for at least 2 seconds. 4. Push the “menu” switch to ret...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-20 3 selecting the display items 1. Use the select switch to highlight “display”. 2. Push the “menu” switch, use the select switch to highlight the dis- play to change, and then push the “menu” switch again. 3. Use the select switch to highlight the item to change...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-21 3 adjusting the meter panel brightness 1. Use the select switch to highlight “brightness”. 2. Push the “menu” switch. 3. Use the select switch to select the desired brightness level, and then push the “menu” switch to return to the setting mode menu. Setting th...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-22 3 tip the odometer and the clock cannot be reset. Eau49432 d-mo d e ( d rive mo d e) d-mode is an electronically controlled engine performance system with two mode selections (touring mode “t” and sports mode “s”). Push the drive mode switch “mode” to switch be...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-23 3 eau1234j han d le b ar switches left ri g ht eau73020 dimmer/pass switch “ / /pass” set this switch to “ ” for the high beam and to “ ” for the low beam. To flash the high beam, push the pass side “pass” of the switch while the headlights are on low beam. Tip...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-24 3 eau12781 cruise control switches see page 3-7 for an explanation of the cruise control system. Eau54231 menu 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 “mu...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-25 3 eau12872 shift pe d al 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. Eau26825 brake lever the bra...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-26 3 eau39542 brake pe d al the brake pedal is located on the right side of the vehicle. This model is equipped with a unified brake system. When pressing down on the brake pedal, the rear brake and a portion of the front brake are applied. For full braking perfor...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-27 3 this abs has a test mode which allows the owner to experience the pulsation at the brake lever or brake pedal when the abs is op- erating. However, special tools are required, so please consult your yamaha dealer. Notice eca16831 keep any type of ma g nets (i...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-28 3 tip turn the traction control system off to help free the rear wheel if the motorcy- cle gets stuck in mud, sand, or other soft surfaces. Notice eca16801 use only the specifie d tires. (see pa g e 6-20.) usin g d ifferent size d tires will prevent the tractio...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-29 3 eau13075 fuel tank cap to open the fuel tank cap open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in- sert the key into the lock, and then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be opened. To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-30 3 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. Notice: imme d iately wipe off spille d fuel with a clean, d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may d eteriorate painte d surfaces or plastic parts. [eca10072] 4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap. Warning ewa15152...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-31 3 eau72970 fuel tank overflow hose tip see page 6-11 for breather hose infor- mation. Before operating the motorcycle: check the fuel tank overflow hose connection. Check the fuel tank overflow hose for cracks or damage, and replace it if necessary. Make sure t...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-32 3 eau39496 seats passen g er seat to remove the passenger seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise. 2. Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward. To install the passenger seat 1. Insert the projections on the r...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-33 3 the rider seat height can be ad- justed to change the riding posi- tion. (see the following section.) eau39633 a d justin g the ri d er seat hei g ht the rider seat height can be adjusted to one of two positions to suit the rid- er’s preference. The rider sea...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-34 3 4. Install the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster so that the “h” mark is aligned with the match mark. 5. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into seat holder b as shown. 6. Align the projection on the bottom of the rider seat with the “h”...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-35 3 5. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into seat holder a as shown. 6. Align the projection on the bottom of the rider seat with the “l” posi- tion slot, and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place as shown. 7. Install the pas...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-36 3 do not su b ject the imu to stron g shocks or moisture. Do not o b struct the imu b reath- er hole an d d o not clean it with compresse d air. When storing documents or other items in a storage compartment, be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they w...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-37 3 do not excee d the maximum loa d of 212 k g (467 l b ) for the ve- hicle. Eau39612 a d justin g the hea d li g ht b eams the headlight beam adjusting knobs are used to raise or lower the height of the headlight beams. It may be neces- sary to adjust the headl...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-38 3 eau39642 han d le b ar position the handlebars can be adjusted to one of three positions to suit the rider’s preference. Have a yamaha dealer ad- just the position of the handlebars. Eau54151 openin g an d closin g the cowl- in g vents the cowling vents can b...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-39 3 4. Install the quick fastener. To close a cowlin g vent 1. Remove the quick fastener. 2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections from the upper slots, and then pull the panel off. 3. Insert the projections into the low- er slots, and ...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-40 3 eau39672 rear view mirrors the rear view mirrors of this vehicle can be folded forward or backward for parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir- rors back to their original position be- fore riding. Warning ewa14372 be sure to fol d the rear view mirrors b ack ...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-41 3 justing function motor, the elec- tronically adjustable suspension system warning light may come on. • the suspension will still operate as normal, only the preload ad- justing function cannot be used. • to reset the electronically ad- justable suspension sys...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-42 3 while the preload is being adjusted, the information display may change as follows. If the key is turned to “off” or the engine is stopped while the pre- load is being set, the following preload setting pictogram will flash to alert you that the current prelo...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-43 3 tip if the preload setting was not complet- ed correctly: the damping force setting and setting level will flash 4 times and cannot be adjusted if you try to adjust them while the vehicle is stopped. The preload setting pictogram will flash and the damping fo...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-44 3 tip the damping force setting can be set to 7 levels (+3, +2, +1, 0, –1, –2 and –3). “+3” is the hardest level and “–3” is the softest level. 6. Push the menu switch “menu”. If the vehicle moves while you are ad- justing the damping force, the informa- tion d...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-45 3 eau15306 si d estan 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 ig...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-46 3 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 engin...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-47 3 eau39656 auxiliary dc jack warning ewa14361 to prevent electrical shock or short- circuitin g , make sure that the cap is installe d when the auxiliary dc jack is not b ein g use d . Notice eca15432 the accessory connecte d to the auxiliary dc jack shoul d no...

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    Instrument an d control functions 3-48 3 eau73031 cornerin g li g hts this model is equipped with 3 corner- ing lights on each side. The cornering lights come on to help illuminate the road when the vehicle is leaned over. According to the direction of the turn, the cornering lights for that side co...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-1 4 eau63440 inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper- ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the owner’s manual. Warning ewa11152 failure to inspect or mai...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-2 4 clutch • check operation. • if soft or spongy, have yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • check fluid level in reservoir. • if necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level. • check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-23, 6-25 throttle g rip • mak...

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    Operation an d important ri d in g 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 lea d to loss of co...

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    Operation an d important ri d in g points 5-2 5 eau58240 startin g the en g ine in order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be met: the transmission is in the neutral position. The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and ...

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    Operation an d important ri d in g points 5-3 5 eau16673 shiftin g shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. The gear positions are shown in the il- lustration. Tip to shift the transmission into the neu- tral position, ...

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    Operation an d important ri d in g points 5-4 5 clutch lever in, use the brakes to slow the motorcycle, and continue to downshift as necessary. 4. Once the motorcycle has stopped, the transmission can be shifted into the neutral position. The neutral indicator light should come on and then the clutc...

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    Operation an d important ri d in g points 5-5 5 eau16842 en g ine b reak-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 pu...

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    Operation an d important ri d in g points 5-6 5 eau17214 parkin g when parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. Warning ewa10312 since the en g ine an d exhaust system can b ecome very hot, park in a place where pe d estri- ans or chil d ren are not likely to touch the...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-1 6 eau17246 periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most im- portant points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, a...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-2 6 eau17303 emission controls not only function to ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to proper engine operation and maximum performance. In the following periodic maintenance charts, the services relat- ed to emissions control are grouped separately. ...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-3 6 eau46862 tip the annual checks must b e performe d every year, except if a kilometer- b ase d maintenance, or for the uk, a milea g e- b ase d maintenance, is performe d instea d . From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-4 6 eau64031 general maintenance an d lu b rication chart no. Item 1 air filter element • clean. √ √ • replace. √ √ 2 * clutch • check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. √ √ √ √ √ 3 * front b rake • check operation, fluid level and vehicl...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-5 6 13 brake lever pivot shaft • lubricate with silicone grease. √ √ √ √ √ 14 brake pe d al pivot shaft • lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. √ √ √ √ √ 15 clutch lever pivot shaft • lubricate with silicone grease. √ √ √ √ √ 16 shift pe d al pivot sha...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-6 6 eau55251 tip the air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. Hydraulic brake and clutch service • regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake and clutch fluid levels. • every two years replace the i...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-7 6 eau18773 removin g an d installin g pan- els the panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed. Eau54133 panel a to remove the...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-8 6 to install the panel 1. Fit the slot at the front of the panel under the projection on the front cowling, and then fit the slot at the rear of the panel over the projec- tion on the right side cowling as shown. Tip make sure that the fuses are covered a...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-9 6 3. Pull the bottom of the panel out- ward, pull the front of the panel downward, and then slide the panel forward to release it in the rear as shown. To install a panel 1. Place the panel in the original po- sition, and then install the bolts and the qu...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-10 6 eau19653 checkin g the spark plu g s the spark plugs are important engine components, which should be checked periodically, preferably by a yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, they should be removed and c...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-11 6 eau36111 canister this model is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. Before operating this vehicle, make sure to check the following: check each hose connection. Check each hose and canister for cracks ...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-12 6 4. If the engine oil is below the mini- mum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. To chan g e the en g ine oil (with or without oil filter cartri dg e replace- ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-13 6 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. 9. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. Tip be sure to wipe off spil...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-14 6 eau20017 final g ear 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 ...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-15 6 4. Install the final gear oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tight- en the bolt to the specified torque. 5. Refill with the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler hole. 6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace ...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-16 6 4. If the coolant is at or below the mi- nimum level mark, remove the coolant reservoir cap. Warning! Remove only the coolant reser- voir cap. Never attempt to re- move the ra d iator cap when the en g ine is hot. [ewa15162] 5. Add coolant or distilled...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-17 6 eau72990 cleanin g the air filter element the air filter element should be cleaned or replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re- place the air filter element more frequently if y...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-18 6 8. Install the intake air shroud by in- stalling the screw and the quick fastener screws. 9. Install the panel. Eau44735 checkin g the en g ine i d lin g spee d check the engine idling speed and, if necessary, have it corrected by a yamaha dealer. 1. F...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-19 6 eau21386 checkin g the throttle g rip free play measure the throttle grip free play as shown. Periodically check the throttle grip free play and, if necessary, have a yamaha dealer adjust it. Eau21402 valve clearance the valve clearance changes with us...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-20 6 eau64410 tires tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road. Safety in all con- ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact. Therefore, it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and rep...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-21 6 tip the tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country. Always com- ply with the local regulations. Warning ewa10472 have a yamaha d ealer replace excessively worn tires. Besi d es b ein g ille g al, operatin g the vehi- cle with excessivel...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-22 6 warning ewa10601 this motorcycle is fitte d with super- hi g h-spee d tires. Note the followin g points in or d er to make the most ef- ficient use of these tires. Use only the specifie d replace- ment tires. Other tires may run the d an g er of b urst...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-23 6 eau22074 clutch lever since this model is equipped with a hy- draulic clutch, adjusting the clutch le- ver free play is not needed. However, it is necessary to check the clutch fluid level and check the hydraulic system for leakage before each ride. (s...

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    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-24 6 eau22283 brake li g ht switches the brake light, which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever, should come on just before braking takes effect. Since the brake light switches are components of the cruise control system, they must be adjusted b...

  • Page 95: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-25 6 eau22501 rear b rake pa d s check each rear brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness. If a brake pad is damaged or if the lining thickness is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in), have a yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. Eau40272 checki...

  • Page 96: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-26 6 clutch tip the rear brake fluid reservoir is located behind panel c. (see page 6-7.) warning ewa16031 improper maintenance can result in loss of b rakin g a b ility or clutch oper- ation. O b serve these precautions: insufficient b rake or clutch flui ...

  • Page 97: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-27 6 eau22754 chan g in g the b rake an d clutch flui d s have 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 cy...

  • Page 98: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-28 6 eau23115 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the throttle g rip an d ca b le the operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cable should be lubricat- ed by a yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic ma...

  • Page 99: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-29 6 eau43602 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the b rake an d clutch levers the operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lu- bricated if necessary. Brake lever clutch lever eau23215 checkin g ...

  • Page 100: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-30 6 eau23252 lu b ricatin g the rear suspen- sion the pivoting points of the rear suspen- sion must be lubricated by a yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Eaum1653 lu b ricatin g the swin g arm piv- o...

  • Page 101: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-31 6 eau23273 checkin g the front fork the 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 d ition check the inner tubes for scratches, damag...

  • Page 102: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-32 6 eau23292 checkin g the wheel b earin g s the front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart. If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have a ...

  • Page 103: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-33 6 batteries pro d uce explosive hy- d ro g en g as. Therefore, keep sparks, flames, ci g arettes, etc., away from the b attery an d pro- vi d e sufficient ventilation when char g in g it in an enclose d space. Keep this and all batter- ies out of the rea...

  • Page 104: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-34 6 eau54515 replacin g the fuses the fuse boxes and individual fuses are located under panel a. (see page 6-7.) if a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “off” and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. Remove the blown fuse, ...

  • Page 105: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-35 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. Eau72980 vehicle li g hts this model is equipped with full...

  • Page 106: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-36 6 eau25872 trou b leshootin g although yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur during operation. Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems, for example, can cause poor starting ...

  • Page 107: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-37 6 eau63470 trou b leshootin g charts startin g pro b lems or poor en g ine performance 1. Fuel there is enough fuel. There is no fuel. Check the battery. Supply fuel. The engine turns over quickly. The engine turns over slowly. The engine does not start....

  • Page 108: Perio

    Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment 6-38 6 en g ine overheatin g warning ewat1041 do not remove the ra d iator cap when the en g ine an d ra d iator are hot. Scal d in g hot flui d an d steam may b e b lown out un d er pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en g ...

  • Page 109: Motorcycle Care An

    Motorcycle care an d stora g e 7-1 7 eau37834 matte color caution notice eca15193 some mo d els are equippe d with matte colore d finishe d parts. Be sure to consult a yamaha d ealer for a d vice on what pro d ucts to use b e- fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a b rush, harsh chemical pro d ucts or...

  • Page 110: Motorcycle Care An

    Motorcycle care an d stora g e 7-2 7 structe d . Also, thorou g hly rinse the area off with water, imme d i- ately d ry it, an d then apply a cor- rosion protection spray. Improper cleanin g can d ama g e plastic parts (such as cowlin g s, panels, win d shiel d s, hea d li g ht lenses, meter lenses,...

  • Page 111: Motorcycle Care An

    Motorcycle care an d stora g e 7-3 7 2. After drying the motorcycle, apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome- and nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent corrosion. Windshield cleaning avoid using any alkaline or strong acid cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any other solvent. ...

  • Page 112: Motorcycle Care An

    Motorcycle care an d stora g e 7-4 7 eau26244 stora g e short-term always store your motorcycle in a cool, dry place and, if necessary, protect it against dust with a porous cover. Be sure the engine and the exhaust sys- tem are cool before covering the mo- torcycle. Notice eca10811 storin g the mot...

  • Page 113: Motorcycle Care An

    Motorcycle care an d stora g e 7-5 7 tip make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle. Ub96e0e0.Book page 5 wednesday, november 4, 2015 5:01 pm.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications 8-1 8 dimensions: overall length: 2230 mm (87.8 in) overall width: 750 mm (29.5 in) overall height: 1325/1455 mm (52.2/57.3 in) seat height: 805/825 mm (31.7/32.5 in) wheelbase: 1545 mm (60.8 in) ground clearance: 125 mm (4.92 in) minimum turning radius: 3.2 m (10.50 ft) wei g ht: cur...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications 8-2 8 2nd: 1.722 (31/18) 3rd: 1.350 (27/20) 4th: 1.111 (30/27) 5th: 0.963 (26/27) 6th: 0.846 (22/26) chassis: frame type: diamond caster angle: 26.0 ° trail: 109 mm (4.3 in) front tire: type: tubeless size: 120/70zr17m/c (58w) manufacturer/model: bridgestone/bt023f e rear tire: type: ...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications 8-3 8 battery: model: gt14b-4 voltage, capacity: 12 v, 12.0 ah (10 hr) bul b watta g e × quantity: headlight: led brake/tail light: led front turn signal light: led rear turn signal light: led auxiliary light: led license plate light: led meter lighting: led neutral indicator light: l...

  • Page 117: Consumer Information

    Consumer information 9-1 9 eau53562 i d entification num b ers record the vehicle identification num- ber, engine serial number, and the model label information in the spaces provided below. These identification numbers are needed when registering the vehicle with the authorities in your area and wh...

  • Page 118: Consumer Information

    Consumer information 9-2 9 label in the space provided. This infor- mation will be needed when ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer. Eau69910 dia g nostic connector the diagnostic connector is located as shown. 1. Diagnostic connector 1 ub96e0e0.Book page 2 wednesday, november 4, 2015 5:01 pm.

  • Page 119

    10-1 10 in d ex a abs ...................................................... 3-26 abs warning light................................... 3-5 accessory box...................................... 3-36 air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-17 auxiliary dc jack ..................................

  • Page 120

    In d ex 10-2 10 storage ...................................................7-4 storage compartments .........................3-35 suspension, adjusting the front and rear .....................................................3-40 swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-30 t throttle grip and c...

  • Page 121

    Ub96e0e0.Book page 3 wednesday, november 4, 2015 5:01 pm.

  • Page 122

    Dic183 original instructions printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2015.12-0.3×1 cr (e).