fuel consumption YAMAHA XJR 1300 2005 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 and warning lights ............3-3
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-5
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-7
Handlebar switches ........................3-7
Clutch lever .....................................3-9
Shift pedal .......................................3-9
Brake lever ...................................3-10
Brake pedal ..................................3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................3-11
Fuel ...............................................3-11
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-12
Catalytic converter ........................3-13
Fuel cock ......................................3-13
Starter (choke) lever .....................3-14
Seat ..............................................3-14
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Storage compartment ...................3-15Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................ 3-17
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-18
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
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 .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-8
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-11Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ........................... 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels ................................. 6-16
Clutch lever free play ................... 6-16
Rear brake light switch
adjustment ................................ 6-16
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-17
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-18
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-19
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-19
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-24
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
EAU16671
Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.NOTE:To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of itstravel, and then slightly raise it.
CAUTION:
ECA10260


Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.


Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand theshock of forced shifting.
EAU16800
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.


Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.


Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.


Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
1. Shift pedal
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-7
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-26
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-18
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-10CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Carburetors, adjusting........................... 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play ............................ 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive chain, lubricating.......................... 6-21
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-8
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel....................................................... 3-11
Fuel cock .............................................. 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-12
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-7
Hazard switch ......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLuggage strap holders .......................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-14
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-5
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) lever.............................. 3-14
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-15
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-24TTachometer ............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
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