Yamaha FJR1300 Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-206EAU00684WARNING_This motorcycle is fitted with super-high-speed tires. Note the followingpoints in order to make the most ef-ficient use of these tires.l Use only the specified replace-ment tires. Other tires may runthe danger of bursting at superhigh speeds.l Brand-new tires can have a rela-tively poor grip on certain roadsurfaces until they have been“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-visable before doing any high-speed riding to ride conserva-tively for approximately 100 kmafter installing a new tire.l The tires must be warmed upbefore a high-speed run.l Always adjust the tire air pres-sure according to the operatingconditions._EAU03773Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your motor-cycle, note the following pointsregarding the specified wheels.l The wheel rims should be checkedfor cracks, bends or warpage be-fore each ride. If any damage isfound, have a Yamaha dealer re-place the wheel. Do not attempteven the smallest repair to thewheel. A deformed or crackedwheel must be replaced.l The wheel should be balancedwhenever either the tire or wheelhas been changed or replaced. Anunbalanced wheel can result inpoor performance, adverse han-dling characteristics, and a short-ened tire life.l Ride at moderate speeds afterchanging a tire since the tire sur-face must first be “broken in” for itto develop its optimal characteris-tics.EAU00695Clutch lever free playSince this model is equipped with a hy-draulic clutch, adjusting the clutch leverfree play is not needed. However, it isnecessary to check the clutch fluid leveland check the hydraulic system for leak-age before each ride. If the clutch leverfree play does become excessive, andshifting becomes rough or clutch slip-page occurs, causing poor acceleration,there may be air in the clutch system. Ifthere is air in the hydraulic system, havea Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-fore operating the motorcycle.E_5jw.book Page 20 Friday, March 30, 2001 2:14 PM