steering wheel adjustment YAMAHA XJ 1300 2015 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
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Speedometer .................................. 3-5
Tachometer .................................... 3-5
Multi-function display ..................... 3-6
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-9
Clutch lever .................................. 3-10
Shift pedal .................................... 3-11
Brake lever.................................... 3-11
Brake pedal .................................. 3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-14
Catalytic converters...................... 3-15
Seat .............................................. 3-15
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-18
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-21 EXUP system ................................ 3-21
Sidestand ...................................... 3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-22
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
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 ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 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 ...... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15 Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Clutch lever................................... 6-18
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-19
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels.................................. 6-20
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .......................................... 6-21
Drive chain slack........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23284
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-35 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan ger
of it fallin g over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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