YAMAHA FJR1300A 2018 Workshop Manual

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Han dle bar 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.
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Openin g an d closin g the cowl-
in g vents
The cowling vents can be opened 20
mm (0.79 in) for added ventilation to
suit the riding conditions.
To open a cowlin g vent
1. Remove the quick fastener.
2. Slide the cowling vent panel for- ward to unhook its projections
from the lower slots, and then pull
the panel off.
3. Insert the projections into the up- per slots, and then slide the panel
backward.
1. Handlebar
11
1. Closed position
2. Open position
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
12
3
1
2
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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 then slide the panel
backward. 4. Install the quick fastener.
TIP
Make sure that the cowling vent panels
are properly installed before riding.
1. Projection
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
1. Cowling vent panel
2. Upper slot
3. Quick fastener
1
3
2
3
1
2
1. Projection
2. Lower slot
3. Quick fastener
13
2
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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 to their ori ginal position before
ri din g.
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A djustin g the front fork
Each front fork leg is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting bolt. The right
fork leg is equipped with a rebound
damping force adjusting knob and
compression damping force adjusting
screw.
NOTICE
ECA23710
To avoi d d amag ing the suspension,
d o not turn an ad juster beyon d the
maximum or minimum settin gs.
WARNING
EWA14671
Always a djust the sprin g preload on
b oth fork le gs equally, otherwise
poor han dlin g an d loss of sta bility
may result.
Sprin g preloa d
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A,
shown in the illustration. The shorter
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
2
2
1
2 2
1
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
(a)(b)
11
(a)(b)
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load; the longer distance A is, the lower
the spring preload.
Re
boun d d ampin g force
The rebound damping force is adjust-
ed on the right fork leg only.
To increase the rebound damping for-
ce and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (a). To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction (b). Compression
dampin g force
The compression damping force is ad-
justed on the right front fork leg only.
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the com-
pression damping, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (a). To decrease the
compression damping force and there-
by soften the compression damping,
turn the adjusting screw in direction (b).
1. Distance A
Sprin g preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft): Distance A = 20.0 mm (0.79 in)
Standard: Distance A = 15.0 mm (0.59 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 5.0 mm (0.20 in)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
1
(a)(b)
1
Re boun d d ampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft): 22 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a)
1. Compression damping force adjusting
screw
Compression dampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft):
32 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 11 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully
turned in direction (a)
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TIP
 Although the total number of
clicks of a damping force adjust-
ing mechanism may not exactly
match the listed specifications
due to small differences in pro-
duction, the actual number of
clicks always represents the entire
adjusting range. To obtain a pre-
cise adjustment, check the num-
ber of clicks of each damping
force adjusting mechanism and
modify the minimum and standard
settings as necessary.
 When turning a damping force ad-
justing knob in direction (a), the 0
click position and the 1 click posi-
tion may be the same.
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Adjustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem bly
This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing lever and a rebound damping force
adjusting knob.
Sprin g preloa d
For riding solo, move the spring pre-
load adjusting lever in direction (a). For
riding with a passenger, move the
spring preload adjusting lever in direc-
tion (b).
Re boun d d ampin g force
To increase the rebound damping for-
ce and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (a). To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting lever
1
(b)
(a)
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TIP
 Although the total number of
clicks of a damping force adjust-
ing mechanism may not exactly
match the above specifications
due to small differences in pro-
duction, the actual number of
clicks always represents the entire
adjusting range. To obtain a pre-
cise adjustment, check the num-
ber of clicks and modify the
minimum and standard specifica-
tions as necessary.
 When turning the damping force
adjusting knob in direction (a), the
0 click position and the 1 click po-
sition may be the same.
NOTICE
ECA16571
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to move beyon d the
maximum or minimum settin gs.
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock a bsor ber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d un derstan d the fol-
lowin g information before han dlin g
the shock a bsor ber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylind er assembly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plo de due to excessive g as
pressure.
 Do not deform or damag e the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not d ispose of a damag ed or
worn-out shock a bsor ber as-
sem bl

y yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Re boun d d ampin g setting :
Minimum (soft): 20 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a)
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Si destan 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 ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possib le loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check
this system re gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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I g nition circuit cut-off system
This system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered while the trans-
mission is in gear.
Periodically check the system via the
following procedure.
TIP
 This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 3-2 and 3-22 for switch
operation information.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Place vehicle on centerstand.
2. Move the sidestand down.
3. Set engine stop switch to run position.
4. Turn main switch to on position.
5. Shift transmission into neutral.
6. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
7. Move the sidestand up.
8. Pull the clutch lever.
9. Shift transmission into gear.
10. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
11. Move the sidestand up.
12. Pull the clutch lever.
13. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can
be ridden.
The neutral switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
If a malfunction is found, have the
vehicle inspected before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
YESNO
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Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting , make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not bein g use d.
NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connecte d to the
auxiliary DC jack shoul d not b e used
with the en gine turne d off, an d the
loa d must never exceed 30 W (2.5 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
b attery may d ischarge.
This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC jack in the accessory box.
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack can be used when the
key is in the “ON” position and should
only be used when the engine is run-
ning.
To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Open the accessory box lid. (See page 3-35.)
2. Turn the key to “OFF”.
3. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
4. Turn the accessory off. 5. Insert the accessory plug into the
auxiliary DC jack.
6. Turn the key to “ON”, and then start the engine. (See page 5-2.)
7. Turn the accessory on.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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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 maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be correcte d b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 3-28,
3-30
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
Final gear oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-16
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-25,
6-26
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-25,
6-26
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