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FJR1300

Library entry covers 2001-2026

46 factory 35 guideline

Published source

Yamaha 2003 FJR1300 Owner's Manual, pp.6-2 to 6-4

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2003 (km-market edition).

81 items for a 2013 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Shaft
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2013 Yamaha FJR1300

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

6 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

7 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 10,000 km or 12 months

15 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil. Factory: Cols x1000 km: 1/10/20/30/40 plus annual check; marked every column and annual
Chassis fasteners: Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Cooling system: Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Lights, signals and switches: Check operation. Adjust headlight beam.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Fuel line: Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Electronic fuel injection (idle speed, synchronization). Factory: Cols x1000 km: 1/10/20/30/40 plus annual check; marked every column and annual
Sidestand switch: Check operation.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Sidestand, centerstand: Check operation. Lubricate.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Brake hoses: Check for cracks or damage.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Front and rear brake switches: Check operation.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Front brake: Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Rear brake: Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires. Factory: Cols x1000 km: 1/10/20/30/40 plus annual check; also annual
Moving parts and cables: Lubricate.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK
Throttle grip housing and cable: Check operation and free play. Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km) and ANNUAL CHECK

Every 10,000 km

11 items

Final gear oil: Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Change.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)
Muffler and exhaust pipe: Check the screw clamp for looseness.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (clean). Factory: Clean at 10 and 30
Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points: Check operation.

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)
Clutch: Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork. Factory: Cols x1000 km: 1/10/20/30/40 plus annual check
Steering bearings: Check bearing play and steering for roughness.

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)
Shock absorber assembly: Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)
Swingarm: Check operation and for excessive play.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)
Wheel bearings: Check bearing for looseness or damage.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)
Wheels: Check runout and for damage.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 20, 30, 40 (x 1000 km)

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

2 items

Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 20,000 km

6 items

Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter cartridge. Factory: Marked at 1, 20, 40
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (replace). Factory: Cols x1000 km: 1/10/20/30/40 plus annual check; replace at 20 and 40, check at 10 and 30
Spark plugs: Check condition. Clean and regap.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 10, 30 (x 1000 km) (Replace at 20, 40)
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: Replace at 20 and 40
Rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points: Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 20, 40 (x 1000 km)
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (lubricate). Factory: Lithium-soap grease every 20000 km

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 24,000 km or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Guideline
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 40,000 km

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valves (check clearance, adjust). Factory: Every 40000 km

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 50,000 km

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm (lubricate). Factory: Lithium-soap grease every 50000 km

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

5 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Change brake and clutch fluids. Factory: Note p.6-4: every two years
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Hydraulic brake and clutch service: replace internal components of brake master cylinders and calipers and clutch master and release cylinders

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: NOTE: 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 brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Change brake and clutch fluids. Factory: Note p.6-4: every two years with master/caliper internals

Every 3 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (change). Factory: Every 3 years

Every 4 years

4 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Clutch hoses: replace

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: NOTE: Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses (replace). Factory: Every 4 years
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

6 items

Brake and clutch hoses: replace if cracked or damaged

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: NOTE: Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
Front brake: Replace brake pads.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Whenever worn to the limit
Hydraulic brake and clutch service: check and correct fluid levels

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: NOTE: Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake and clutch fluid levels.
Rear brake: Replace brake pads.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Whenever worn to the limit
Tires: Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Correct if necessary.
Tires: Replace if necessary.

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if necessary.

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.