Yamaha FJR1300A Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-226EAU21963Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,note the following points regarding thespecified wheels. The wheel rims should bechecked for cracks, bends, warp-age or other damage before eachride. If any damage is found, havea Yamaha dealer replace thewheel. Do not attempt even thesmallest repair to the wheel. A de-formed or cracked wheel must bereplaced. 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.EAU22074Clutch leverSince this model is equipped with a hy-draulic clutch, adjusting the clutch le-ver free play is not needed. However, itis necessary to check the clutch fluidlevel and check the hydraulic systemfor leakage before each ride. (See page6-24.) If the clutch lever free play doesbecome excessive, and shifting be-comes rough or clutch slippage oc-curs, causing poor acceleration, theremay be air in the clutch system. If thereis air in the hydraulic system, have aYamaha dealer bleed the system be-fore operating the motorcycle.EAU37914Checking the brake lever freeplayThere should be no free play at thebrake lever end. If there is free play,have a Yamaha dealer inspect thebrake system.WARNINGEWA14212A soft or spongy feeling in the brakelever can indicate the presence ofair in the hydraulic system. If there isair in the hydraulic system, have aYamaha dealer bleed the system be-fore operating the vehicle. Air in thehydraulic system will diminish the1. No brake lever free play1