2013 Yamaha FJR1300ES(C) Owner's Manual (P/N LIT-11626-27-49)

This Yamaha owner's manual covers the FJR1300ES(C), with FJR13ESE and FJR13ESEC model references. It is the U.S. first edition, July 2013, P/N LIT-11626-27-49, covering operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and minor repair work.

• Rider controls: Multi-function meter operation, D-mode selection, cruise control, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), traction control, and warning-light functions.

• Electronic suspension: Rear shock preload and front/rear damping-force adjustments, with load-selection pictograms, setting displays, and warning messages.

• Routine maintenance: Engine oil and filter cartridge changes, final gear oil service, air filter cleaning, spark plug checks, and panel removal.

• Brakes and chassis: Brake-pad wear checks, brake and clutch fluid-level checks, lubrication points, and front-fork, steering, and wheel-bearing inspections.

• Electrical checks: Battery care, fuse identification and replacement, rear lighting bulb replacement, and ignition circuit cut-off system checks.

• Maintenance planning: Separate emission-control and general maintenance charts, dealer-service designations, pre-operation checks, and engine, chassis, and electrical specifications.

This manual is suited to owners learning the controls and handling preventive maintenance or minor repairs with the necessary tools and experience.

Rider Controls and Electronic Suspension

The multi-function meter section explains maintenance-counter resets, display-unit selection, grip-warmer settings, and windshield adjustment. D-mode coverage describes Touring and Sports modes; cruise-control instructions cover cancellation, resume, and automatic deactivation.

Suspension coverage distinguishes solo riding, solo with luggage, passenger use, and passenger plus luggage. It explains how preload selections affect the stored HARD, STD, and SOFT damping settings.

The section explains why an incomplete preload adjustment can block damping changes, helping owners recognize a setting issue before arranging suspension repair.

Owner Maintenance and Service Limits

The lubrication procedures distinguish engine oil changes with and without filter cartridge replacement and include the related torque and capacity specifications. Air filter instructions cover intake-air-shroud and filter-cover access; spark plug guidance covers condition, gap, and installation precautions.

Yamaha cautions that using tools to remove or install the spark plug caps can damage the ignition-coil couplers. Battery care also identifies the charging equipment required for the VRLA battery and warns that a conventional charger can damage it.

Coolant, brake fluid, and clutch fluid coverage includes level checks and replenishment. Coolant replacement, hydraulic-fluid changes, and bleeding are referred to a Yamaha dealer.

The maintenance schedule marks spark plug service, valve-clearance adjustment, and fuel-injection synchronization as dealer work. Brake-light switch adjustment also requires dealer service because the switches are part of the cruise-control system. Internal engine and transmission repair procedures are outside this owner's manual's scope.

The manual calls for secure support during fork and steering checks to prevent the motorcycle from falling.

Troubleshooting Charts and California Emissions

The self-diagnosis device section explains the meter's error-code display and when dealer inspection is required. It does not provide a workshop fault-code table or electrical wiring diagrams.

The Starting problems or poor engine performance and Engine overheating charts cover initial checks. The Ignition circuit cut-off system flowchart separates checks for the neutral, sidestand, and clutch switches.

California-specific illustrations include Emission hose routing, Vacuum hose routing, and the charcoal-canister connection diagram. These support hose identification and canister checks.

Specifications and Technical Reference

The specifications cover fluid capacities, lubricant requirements, maintenance tightening torques, engine idling speed, and spark plug gaps. Tire-pressure and load tables accompany the chassis data, while battery, bulb, and fuse ratings support electrical checks.

The model variants have separate weight, load-limit, and throttle-body identification entries. Care and storage guidance and maintenance-record pages are also included.

PDF Navigation and Viewing

Chapter and topic bookmarks are included; PDF text search is unavailable. Small chart labels benefit from zooming, although the page images remain soft and carry diagonal watermarks. The 132-page PDF includes both covers (2 pages), the warranty and Y.E.S. material (4 pages), and a Yamaha product-information page (1 page), all within the stated total.