YAMAHA XJR 1300 2000 Owner's Manual

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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar. It is equipped with a clutch
lever adjusting dial and a clutch switch,
which is integrated into the ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system. (Refer to the engine
starting procedures for a description of
this system.)
To disengage the clutch, pull the clutch
lever toward the handlebar. To engage
the clutch, release the lever. The lever
should be pulled rapidly and released
slowly for smooth clutch operation.To adjust the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar grip,
turn the clutch adjusting dial while
pushing the lever forward. Make sure
the setting on the clutch lever adjusting
dial is aligned with the arrow mark.
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Shift pedalThis motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 5-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
1. Clutch lever
1. Adjusting dial
2. Arrow mark
1. Shift pedal

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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar and is equipped with a
brake lever adjusting dial. To activate
the front brake, pull the lever toward
the handlebar.To adjust the front brake lever position,
turn the brake lever adjusting dial while
pulling the lever forward. Make sure the
setting on the brake lever adjusting dial
is aligned with the arrow mark.
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
1. Front brake lever
1. Arrow mark
2. Adjusting dial
1. Rear brake pedal

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Fuel tank capTo open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be
opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion. Then, close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
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WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @
1. Lock cover
2. Open
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level

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CAUTION:@ Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as illustrated.
ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors when the en-
gine is running. Set the fuel cock to this
position when starting the engine and
for riding.RES
This stands for “reserve”. If you are
running out of fuel while riding with the
fuel cock in the “ON” position, quickly
turn the lever to this position. Other-
wise the engine may die and will have
to be primed (see “PRI” below). After
turning the lever to “RES”, fill the tank
at the first opportunity and be sure to
set the fuel cock back to “ON”! Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
21 L
Reserve:
4.5 L1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”ON: normal position
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”RES: reserve position

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PRI
This stands for “prime”. If the engine
has been allowed to run out of fuel, turn
the lever to the “PRI” position to send
fuel directly to the carburetors. This will
make starting easier. However, be sure
to turn the lever to the “ON” position (or
“RES” if you have not refuelled yet) af-
ter the engine has started.
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Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b to turn off the
starter (choke).
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SeatTo remove
Insert the key in the helmet holder lock
and turn it as shown.
1. Arrow mark positioned over “PRI”PRI: priming position
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
1. Open

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To install
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the holder, then push down
the seat.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is securely fit-
ted. @
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Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, replace the
holder in its original position.
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WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
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Storage compartmentThis compartment is designed to store
a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK. (Other
locks may not fit.) Be sure the lock is
fastened securely with the straps when
storing it in the compartment.
To prevent losing the straps, be sure to
secure them even when a U-LOCK is
not being stored in the compartment.
When storing this Owner’s manual or
other documents in the compartment,
be sure to put them in a vinyl bag so
they do not get wet. When washing the
motorcycle, be careful not to flood this
compartment with water.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Open
1. U-LOCK
2. Strap (´ 2)

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Front fork adjustmentThis front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts.
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WARNING
@ Each fork leg must be set to the
same pressure. Uneven setting can
cause poor handling and loss of sta-
bility. @Adjust spring preload as follows.
Turn the adjusting bolts in direction
a
to increase spring preload and in direc-
tion
b to decrease spring preload.
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CAUTION:@ The grooves are provided to show
the adjustment level. Always keep
the adjustment level equal on both
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Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThe shock absorbers are equipped
with spring preload adjusting rings.
To increase spring preload, turn the ad-
justing rings as shown in illustration .
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
HardStan-
dardSoft
Adjusting
position1234 5 67
1. Upper adjusting ring
2. Lower adjusting ring
a

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To decrease spring preload, turn the ad-
justing rings as shown in illustration .
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WARNING
@ Always adjust each shock absorber
to the same setting. Uneven adjust-
ment can cause poor handling and
loss of stability. @
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WARNING
@ These shock absorbers contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
Read and understand the following
information before handling the
shock absorbers. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for prop-
erty damage or personal injury that
may result from improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assemblies.
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Do not subject the shock ab-
sorbers to an open flame or oth-
er high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the
cylinders in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
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Take your shock absorbers to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
@
1. Upper adjusting ring
2. Lower adjusting ring
b
Adjusting position
HARD STD/SOFT

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Luggage strap holdersThere are four luggage strap holders
below the passenger seat, two of which
can be turned outward for easier ac-
cess.
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SidestandThis model is equipped with an ignition
circuit cut-off system. The motorcycle
must not be ridden when the sidestand
is down. The sidestand is located on
the left side of the frame. (Refer to
page 5-1 for an explanation of this sys-
tem.)
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WARNING
@ This motorcycle must not be operat-
ed with the sidestand in the down
position. If the stand is not properly
retracted, it could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha has designed into this
motorcycle a lockout system to as-
sist the operator in fulfilling the re-
sponsibility of retracting the
sidestand. Please check carefully
the operating instructions listed be-
low and if there is any indication of a
malfunction, return the motorcycle
to a Yamaha dealer immediately for
repair. @
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Sidestand/clutch switch
operation checkCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch and clutch switch against the in-
formation below.
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WARNING
@ l
Be sure to use the centerstand
during this inspection.
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If improper operation is noted,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
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1. Luggage strap holder (´ 4)
TURN MAIN SWITCH TO “ON” AND
ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO “ ”.TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH START SWITCH.ENGINE WILL START.

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CD-08ESIDESTAND IS DOWN.ENGINE WILL STALL.SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.