light YAMAHA XJR 1300 2000 User Guide

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-5
5
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.CF-25ENOTE:@ When shifting two gears down from 4th
to 2nd, bring your motorcycle to a
speed of 35 km/h. @
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionYour motorcycle’s fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:l
Warm up the engine before riding.
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Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
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Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
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Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,600 km. For
this reason we ask that you carefully
read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full throttle oper-
ation, or any condition which might re-
sult in excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
Acceleration shift point
(km/h)
1st®2nd
2nd®3rd
3rd®4th
4th®5th23
36
50
60

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Panel removal and installation .............................. 6-5
Panel A ................................................................. 6-5
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-7
Air filter ............................................................... 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-11
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-12
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-12
Tires .................................................................... 6-13
Wheels ................................................................ 6-16
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-16
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-17
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-18
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-19
Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-19
Drive chain slack adjustment .............................. 6-19Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-20
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-20
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-21
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-21
Center and sidestand lubrication ....................... 6-22
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-22
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-23
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-23
Battery................................................................ 6-23
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-25
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-25
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-27
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-27
Front wheel removal ........................................... 6-28
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-29
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-30
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-32

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Spark plugsRemoval
1. Remove the spark plug caps.2. Use the spark plug wrench in the
tool kit to remove the spark plugs
as shown.
Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The
condition of the spark plug can indicate
the condition of the engine.
Normally, all spark plugs from the
same engine should have the same
color on the white insulator around the
center electrode. The ideal color at this
point is a medium-to-light tan color for a
motorcycle that is being ridden normal-ly. If one spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, there could be some-
thing wrong with the engine.
Do not attempt to diagnose such prob-
lems yourself. Instead, take the motor-
cycle to a Yamaha dealer. You should
periodically remove and inspect the
spark plugs because heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly
break down and erode. If electrode ero-
sion becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with the
specified plug.1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
DPR8EA-9 (NGK) or
X24EPR-U9 (DENSO)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Installation
1. Measure the electrode gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe off
any grime from the threads.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it
to the specified torque.
NOTE:@ If a torque wrench is not available when
you are installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 to
1/2 turn past finger tight. Have the
spark plug tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible. @4. Install the spark plug caps.
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Engine oilOil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand. Warm up the engine for
several minutes.NOTE:@ Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings. @
a. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.8 ~ 0.9 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kg)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 10. Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes. While warming
up, check for oil leakage. If oil
leakage is found, stop the engine
immediately and check for the
cause.
NOTE:@ After the engine is started, the oil level
indicator light should go off if oil is filled
to the specified level. @
EC000067
CAUTION:@ If the indicator light flickers or re-
mains on, immediately stop the en-
gine and consult with a Yamaha
dealer. @
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Air filterThe air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by
lifting up the wires as shown and
removing the screws.4. Pull out the air filter.1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (´ 4)
1. Air filter

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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65. Tap the air filter lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt and blow
out the remaining dirt with com-
pressed air as shown. If the air fil-
ter is damaged, replace it.
6. Reassemble by reversing the re-
moval procedure.
EC000082
CAUTION:@ l
Make sure the air filter is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.
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The engine should never be run
without the air filter installed.
Excessive piston and/or cylin-
der wear may result.
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Carburetor adjustmentThe carburetors are important parts of
the engine and require very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Most adjustments
should be left to a Yamaha dealer who
has the professional knowledge and
experience to do so. However, the idle
speed may be adjusted by the owner
as part of routine maintenance.
EC000095
CAUTION:@ The carburetors were set at the
Yamaha factory after many tests. If
they are changed, poor engine per-
formance and damage may result. @
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Idle speed adjustment1. Start the engine and warm it up for
a few minutes at approximately
1,000 to 2,000 r/min. Occasionally
rev the engine to 4,000 to
5,000 r/min. The engine is warm
when it quickly responds to the
throttle.

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WARNING
@ l
After extensive tests, the tires
mentioned below have been ap-
proved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. No guaran-
tee for handling characteristics
can be given if tire combina-
tions other than what is ap-
proved are used on this
motorcycle. The front and rear
tires should be of the same
manufacture and design.
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The use of tire valves and valve
cores other than listed below
could cause tire deflation dur-
ing extreme high speed riding.
Always use genuine parts or
their equivalent for replace-
ment.
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Be sure to install the valve caps
securely, as these are important
to prevent air pressure leakage
during extreme high speed
riding.
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CE-10E
CE-12EEAU00684
WARNING
@ This motorcycle is fitted with super
high-speed running tires. The fol-
lowing points must be observed in
order for you to make fully effective
use of these tires.l
Never fail to use the specified
tires in tire replacement. Other
tires may have a danger of
bursting at super high-speeds.
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New tires have a relatively low
grip on the road surface until
they have been slightly worn.
Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal
speed before any high-speed
riding is done.
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Before any high-speed runs, the
tires should be warmed-up suf-
ficiently.
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Always inflate to the correct tire
pressure according to the oper-
ating conditions.
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FRONT
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 120/70ZR17 (58W) D207F
Bridgestone 120/70ZR17 (58W) BT57F
Michelin 120/70ZR17 (58W) MACADAM90X
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 180/55ZR17 (73W) D207
Bridgestone 180/55ZR17 (73W) BT57R
Michelin 180/55ZR17 (73W) MACADAM90X
Type
Tire valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)

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Brake light switch adjustmentThe rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. Adjust
the brake light switch as follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Hold the switch body so it does not
rotate while turning the adjusting
nut.3. Turn the adjusting nut in
direction
a to make the brake
light come on earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in
direction
b to make the brake
light come on later.
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Checking the front and rear
brake padsA wear indicator is provided on each
brake. This indicator allows checking of
brake pad wear without disassembling
the brake. Apply the brake and inspect
the wear indicator. If the indicator is
ALMOST in contact with the disc plate,
ask a Yamaha dealer to replace the
pads.
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Wear indicator (´ 2)Front
Rear

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Fuse replacementThe fuse box is located under the seat.
(See page 3-11 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
If any fuse is blown, turn off the main
switch and the switch of the circuit in
question. Install a new fuse of specified
amperage. Turn on the switches and
see if the electrical device operates. If
the fuse immediately blows again, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer.
EC000103
CAUTION:@ Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause extensive
electrical system damage and pos-
sibly a fire. @
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Headlight bulb replacementThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace the bulb as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the screws holding the
headlight assembly.
1. Main fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Spare fuse (´ 3)
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Ignition fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
1. Screw (´ 2)

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6 2. Remove the headlight connector
and the bulb cover.3. Unhook the bulb holder and re-
move the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down.@4. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
EC000105
CAUTION:@ Avoid touching the glass part of a
bulb. Keep it free from oil; other-
wise, the transparency of the glass,
life of the bulb, and luminous flux
will be adversely affected. If oil gets
on a bulb, thoroughly clean it with a
cloth moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner. @5. Install the bulb cover and the
headlight connector. If the head-
light beam adjustment is neces-
sary, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make that adjustment.
1. Connector
2. Bulb cover
1. Bulb holder
1. Don’t touch