YAMAHA XJR 1300 2001 User Guide

DESCRIPTION
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Left view ............................................................................................. 2-1
Right view ........................................................................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ................................................................... 2-3
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2-DESCRIPTION Left view1. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-20)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-9)
3. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting rings (page 3-13)
4. Luggage strap holders (page 3-15)
5. Helmet holder lock/seat lock (page 3-11)
6. Shift pedal (page 3-6)
7. Engine oil filter element (page 6-8)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view8. Tail/brake light (page 6-31)
9. Luggage strap holders (page 3-15)
10. Shock absorber assembly spring preload
adjusting rings (page 3-13)
11. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
12. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-19)
13. Fuses (page 6-29)14. Air filter element (page 6-11)
15. Fuel tank (page 3-8)
16. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-19)
17. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-12)
18. Headlight (page 6-29)
19. Engine oil level check window (page 6-8)
20. Brake pedal (page 3-7)
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DESCRIPTION
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Controls and instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-5)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-4)
3. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-10)
4. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
5. Fuel gauge (page 3-4)
6. Tachometer (page 3-3)7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-5)
8. Brake lever (page 3-7)
9. Throttle grip (page 6-13)
10. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock .................................................................. 3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............................................................. 3-2
Speedometer unit .............................................................................. 3-3
Tachometer ....................................................................................... 3-3
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................................................. 3-3
Fuel gauge ........................................................................................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ........................................................................... 3-4
Clutch lever ....................................................................................... 3-5
Shift pedal ......................................................................................... 3-6
Brake lever ........................................................................................ 3-7
Brake pedal ....................................................................................... 3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................... 3-8
Fuel ................................................................................................... 3-9
Fuel cock ........................................................................................... 3-9
Starter (choke) lever ........................................................................ 3-10
Seat ................................................................................................. 3-11
Helmet holder .................................................................................. 3-11
Storage compartment ..................................................................... 3-12
Adjusting the front fork .................................................................... 3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies
....................................... 3-13
Luggage strap holders .................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand ........................................................................................ 3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........................................................... 3-16
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
_ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. _1. Push.
2. Turn.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
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CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator lights
“” / “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.NOTE:_ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function. _
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Neutral indicator light “ ”
4. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
5. Oil level warning light “ ”
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows
riding speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used together
with the fuel gauge to estimate the dis-
tance that can be traveled with a full
tank of fuel. This information will enable
you to plan future fuel stops.
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Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
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CAUTION:_ Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 9,500 r/min and above _
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Anti-theft alarm (optional) This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
1. Tripmeter reset knob
2. Tripmeter
3. Odometer
4. Speedometer
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
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Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
“E”, approximately 4.5 L of fuel remain
in the fuel tank. If this occurs, refuel as
soon as possible.NOTE:_ Do not allow the fuel tank to empty it-
self completely. _
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
1. Fuel gauge
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Light switch
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the headlight also.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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CAUTION:_ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. _
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Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
1. Clutch lever
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