YAMAHA XJR 1300 2013 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: YAMAHA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: XJR 1300, Model: YAMAHA XJR 1300 2013Pages: 98, PDF Size: 2.34 MB
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10*Swingarm Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
11 Drive chain Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
12 *Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. √√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
13 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√√√
14 Brake lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
15 Brake pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
16 Clutch lever pivot
shaft
Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
17 Shift pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
18 Sidestand, center-
stand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. √√√√√
19 *Sidestand switch Check operation. √√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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Air filter This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it.
The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
20 *Front fork Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
21 *Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage. √√√√
22 Engine oil Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
23 Engine oil filter ele-
ment Replace.
√√√
24 *Front and rear brake
switches
Check operation.
√√√√√√
25 Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
√√√√√
26 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
27 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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Hydraulic brake and clutch service Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.
Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Removing and installing pan-
els The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
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Panels A and B
To remove a panel1. Remove the seat. (See page3-15.)
2. Remove the bolt, and then pull the panel off as shown. To install a panel
1. Place the panel in its original posi-
tion, and then install the bolt.
2. Install the seat.
1. Panel A
1. Panel B
2. Panel C
1
2
1. Bolt
1
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Panel C
To remove the panelRemove the bolts, and then take the
panel off.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts.
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Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit. To check the spark plugs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode on
each spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
vehicle is ridden normally).
2. Check that all spark plugs installed in the engine have the same color.
TIPIf any spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
1. Bolt
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
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63. Check each spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and replace
it if necessary.
4. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion. To install a spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.3. Install the spark plug cap.
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Engine oil and oil filter ele-
ment The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
To check the engine oil level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
Specified spark plug:NGK/DPR8EA-91. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5–15 if the oil filter element
is not being replaced.5. Remove panel C. (See page 6-8.)
6. Remove the oil filter element drainscrew and its gasket to drain the oil
from the oil filter element.
7. Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the oil filter element
cover bolt. 8. Remove the oil filter element and
O-rings.
TIPTake care not to lose the compression
spring and washer.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
3
4
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil drain bolt
3. Gasket
231
1. Oil filter element drain screw
2. Gasket
3. Oil filter element cover bolt
4. Oil filter element cover
1
2
43
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69. Install new O-rings onto the ele-
ment cover bolt and element cov-
er.
10. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-rings.
11. Insert the element cover bolt into the element cover.
12. Fit the spring, washer and a new oil filter element over the bolt.
TIPMake sure the O-rings are properly
seated.
13. Install the engine oil filter elementcover (together with the spring,
washer and oil filter element) by
aligning the projection on the cover
with the slot in the crankcase, and
then tightening the bolt to the
specified torque.
14. Install the oil filter element drain screw and its new gasket, and
then tighten the screw to the spec-
ified torque. 15. Install the panel.
16. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
17. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
1. O-ring
2. Oil filter element cover bolt
3. Oil filter element cover
4. Compression spring
5. Washer
6. Oil filter element
2
3
4
5
6
1
1. Projection
2. SlotTightening torque: Oil filter element cover bolt:15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:Oil filter element drain screw:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replace-
ment:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt, 2.46 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 3.15 L (3.33 US qt, 2.77 Imp.qt)
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
18. Start the engine, and then let it idlefor several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.NOTICE
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.19. Turn the engine off, and thencheck the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas. In addition,
the air filter check hose must be fre-
quently checked and cleaned if neces-
sary.
To replace the air filter element1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-8.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws.1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
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63. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
case. The engine should never
be operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
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5. Install the air filter case cover by in- stalling the screws.
6. Install the panel. To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose on the front of the air filter case for accumulated dirt
or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
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Checking the throttle grip free
play The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
1. Air filter element
1. Air filter check hose
1. Throttle grip free play
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