Yamaha FJR1300A(D) - Adjusting the Front Fork Legs; Checking the Centerstand; Checking the Front Fork; Checking the Sidestand Switch

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND
1. Check:
• Centerstand operation
Check that the centerstand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact points of the center-
stand.
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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES” on
page 8-169.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-82.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
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Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
WARNING
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Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
NOTICE
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• Grooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
TIP
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring the distance “a” shown in the illustra-
tion.
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a. Turn the adjusting bolt “1” in direction “a” or
“b”.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
b. 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
c. 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
Direction “a”
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction “b”
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
b
c
a