instrument panel YAMAHA FJR1300AS 2008 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
YCC-S system ................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-7
Tachometer ....................................3-7
Multi-function display ......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14
Handlebar switches ......................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-17
Hand shift lever .............................3-18
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-18
ABS ..............................................3-19
Fuel tank cap ................................3-20
Fuel ...............................................3-20
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-21
Catalytic converters ......................3-22
Seats ............................................3-22
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-23
Storage compartment ...................3-25Accessory box .............................. 3-26
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-27
Handlebar position ....................... 3-27
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-27
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-28
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-29
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-30
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-32
Sidestand ..................................... 3-32
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-33
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-35
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2Removing and installing panels ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil ................................ 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Air filter element ........................... 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ........................... 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-21
Changing the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluids ............................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-24U2D2E2E0.book Page 1 Thursday, October 11, 2007 9:15 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Do not exceed the maximum
load of 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-hicle.
EAU39480
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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