brake fluid YAMAHA FJR1300A 2018 Owners Manual

Table 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 control functions ....3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................3-4
Cruise control system .....................3-6
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-21
Handlebar switches.......................3-22
Clutch lever ...................................3-23
Shift pedal .....................................3-24
Brake lever ....................................3-24
Brake pedal ...................................3-25
ABS ...............................................3-25
Traction control system.................3-26
Fuel tank cap.................................3-28
Fuel................................................3-28
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-30
Catalytic converters .....................3-30
Seats .............................................3-31
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-32
Storage compartments .................3-34
Accessory box...............................3-35
Adjusting the headlight beams......3-36
Handlebar position ........................3-37
Opening and closing the cowling vents ..........................................3-37
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-39
Adjusting the front fork..................3-39
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................3-41
Sidestand ......................................3-43
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-43
Auxiliary DC jack ..........................3-45 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine.......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system.............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister......................................... 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil.................................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed......................................... 6-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance ............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-23
Clutch lever ................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-24
Brake light switches ...................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads........................................... 6-25
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels .................................. 6-26
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-28
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Description
2-2
2
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Right view
8910 6,7
5
3,42
1
1. Storage compartment (page 3-34)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-28)
3. Spring preload adjuster (page 3-39)
4. Rebound damping force adjuster (page 3-39)
5. Windshield (page 3-12)
6. Fuses (page 6-34)
7. Battery (page 6-33)
8. Compression damping force adjuster (page 3-39)
9. Brake pedal (page 3-25)
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-26)
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Description
2-3
2
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Controls and instruments
12 3 4 5678 29
10,11
12
11
1. Clutch lever (page 3-23)
2. Rear view mirror (page 3-39)
3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-22)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-26)
5. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-9)
6. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
7. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-26)
8. Right handlebar switches (page 3-22)
9. Brake lever (page 3-24)
10.Throttle grip (page 6-19)
11.Grip warmer (page 3-12)
12.Headlight beam adjusting knob (page 3-36)
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
4
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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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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,
6-26
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 6-19,
6-28
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-28
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 6-20,
6-23
Brake an d shift pe dals • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-29
Brake an d clutch le-
vers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-29
Centerstan d, si de-
stan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
6-30
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, li ghts,
si gnals an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
—
Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer
check vehicle. 3-43
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-4
6
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General maintenance an d lu brication chart
NO. ITEM
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Clean.
√√
• Replace. √√
3 *Clutch • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√
4 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
5 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
6 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
9 *Tires • Check tread depth and for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
11 *Swin
garm pivot
b earin gs • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
12 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing assemblies for
looseness. √√ √
•

Moderately repack with lithium-
soap-based grease. √√
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGSANNUAL CHECK
1 10203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-6
6
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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 internal components of the brake master cyl- inders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders, and
change the brake and clutch fluids.
• Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
27 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
28 *Movin
g parts an d
cab les • Lubricate.
√√√√√
29 *Throttle
grip hous-
in g an d ca ble • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous- ing, cable and grip warmer
wire. √√√√√
30 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-26
6
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Checkin g the brake an d
clutch flui d levels
Before riding, check that the brake and
clutch fluids are above the minimum
level marks. Check the brake and
clutch fluid levels with the tops of the
reservoirs level. Replenish the brake
and clutch fluids if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake 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
raking a bility or clutch oper-
ation. O bserve these precautions:
 Insufficient brake or clutch flui d
may allow air to enter the brake
or clutch system, re ducing
b rakin g or clutch performance.
 Clean the filler caps before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 brake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake or
clutch flui d reservoir when refill-
in g. Water will si gnificantly low-
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake an d clutch flui d:
DOT 4 brake fluid
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-27
6
er the
boilin g point of the flui d
an d may result in vapor lock,
an d d irt may clo g the ABS hy-
d raulic unit valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.
The brake or clutch fluid reservoir dia-
phragm will lose its shape from the
negative pressure if the fluid level goes
down too far. Be sure to return the dia-
phragm to its original shape before in-
stalling it into the brake or clutch fluid
reservoir.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. A low clutch
fluid level may indicate clutch system
leakage; therefore, be sure to check
the clutch system for leakage. If the
brake or clutch fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the cause before further riding.
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Chan gin g the brake an d
clutch flui ds
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 cylinders and calipers as well
as the brake and clutch hoses replaced
at the intervals listed below or whenev-
er they are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-3
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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. Clean the windshield
with a cloth or sponge dampened with
a neutral detergent, and after cleaning,
thoroughly wash it off with water. For
additional cleaning, use Yamaha Wind-
shield Cleaner or other quality cleaner.
Some cleaning compounds for plastics
may leave scratches on surfaces of the
windshield. Before using them, make a
test by polishing an area which does
not affect your visibility.
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 exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces. 7. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the b rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nering b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, b ut
treat them with a suita ble care
prod uct.
 Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
 Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
 Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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