YAMAHA FJR1300AS 2008 Owner's Guide

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 and release this switch after start-
ing the engine to enable hand
shifting.
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Shift pedal This vehicle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 5-speed transmission. The
shift pedal is located on the left side of
the engine. Neutral is at the bottom po-
sition.NOTE:It is impossible to shift gears unless themain switch is in the “ON” position.
The shift pedal can be adjusted to three
positions to suit the rider’s preference.
To adjust the shift pedal position
1. Remove the shift pedal by remov-
ing the bolt.2. Move the shift pedal to the desired
position.
3. Install the bolt, and then tighten it
to the specified torque.1. Shift pedal
1. Shift pedal
2. Bolt
3. Standard position
Tightening torque:
Shift pedal bolt:
6.5 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.0 ft·lbf)
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Hand shift lever“”/“” The hand shift lever must be enabled
by pressing the hand shift control
switch prior to shifting gears.
Pull the“” side of the lever with your
index finger to shift up, and push
the“” side of the lever with your
thumb to shift down.
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip, turn the
adjusting dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the handlebar grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with
the“” mark on the brake lever.
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the vehicle.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When pressing down on the brake ped-
al, the rear brake and a portion of the
front brake are applied. For full braking
performance, apply both the brake le-
ver and the brake pedal simultaneous-
ly.
1. Hand shift lever“”
2. Hand shift lever“”
3. Hand shift control switch
1. Brake lever
2.“” mark
3. Brake lever position adjusting dial
4. Distance between brake lever and handlebar
grip
1. Brake pedal
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ABS The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently. The ABS is
monitored by an ECU (Electronic Con-
trol Unit), which will have recourse to
manual braking if a malfunction occurs.
WARNING
EWA10090


The ABS performs best on long
braking distances.


On certain (rough or gravel)
roads, the braking distance may
be longer with than without the
ABS. Therefore, always keep a
sufficient distance to the vehicle
ahead to match the ridingspeed.
NOTE:

The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test for a few seconds each
time the vehicle first starts off after
the main switch was turned on.
During this test, a “clicking” noise
can be heard from under the seat,
and if the brake lever or brake ped-al are even slightly applied, a vi-
bration can be felt at the lever and
pedal, but these do not indicate a
malfunction.


When the ABS is activated, the
brakes are operated in the usual
way. A pulsating action may be felt
at the brake lever or brake pedal,
but this does not indicate a mal-
function.


This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsating at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer when performingthis test.
CAUTION:
ECA16120
Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic
screwdrivers, etc.) away from the
front and rear wheel hubs, otherwise
the magnetic rotors equipped in the
wheel hubs may be damaged, result-
ing in improper performance of theABS system.
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
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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 re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
NOTE:The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11090
Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed before riding.
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. When refueling, be sure to in-
sert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank
filler hole and to fill the tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
EWA10880


Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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CAUTION:
ECA10070
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
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CAUTION:
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brandor premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.


Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
25.0 L (6.61 US gal) (5.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal) (1.21 Imp.gal)
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
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Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
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Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the passenger
seat lock, and then turn it counter-
clockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat
and pull it forward.To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projections on the rear of
the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Remove the key.
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Push the rider seat lock lever, lo-
cated under the back of the rider
seat, to the left as shown, and then
pull the seat off.
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.2. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:

Make sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.


The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-tion. (See page 3-23.)
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Adjusting the rider seat height The rider seat height can be adjusted to
one of two positions to suit the rider’s
preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To change the rider seat height to
the high position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-22.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Low position
2. High position
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3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the lower position as shown.
4. Install the rider seat height position
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” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
To change the rider seat height to
the low position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-22.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the upper position.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “L” mark is
aligned with the match mark.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat holder cover
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“H” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“H” position slot
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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 passenger seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
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Storage compartment This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha
CYCLELOK. (Other locks may not fit.)
When placing a CYCLELOK in the stor-
age compartment, securely fasten it
with the straps. When the CYCLELOK
is not in the storage compartment, be
sure to secure the straps to prevent los-
ing them.
WARNING
EWA10961


Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for the storage com-
partment.
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“L” position slot
1. Storage compartment
2. Yamaha CYCLELOK (optional)
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Do not exceed the maximum
load of 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-hicle.
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Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box
1. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button,
and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve
the battery.
To close the accessory box
1. Fold the accessory box lid down.2. Remove the key.
CAUTION:
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especiallywhen the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421


Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.


Do not exceed the maximum
load of 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-hicle.
1. Accessory box lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
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