Yamaha FJR1300A(D) - Changing the Engine Oil; Checking the Engine Oil Level; Lubricating the Rear Suspension

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark “a” and maximum level
mark “b”.
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
NOTICE
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• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and the
wrong oil types or additives could cause
clutch slippage. Therefore, do not add any
chemical additives or use engine oils with a
grade of CD or higher and do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”.
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
3. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap “1”
• Engine oil drain bolt “2”
(along with the gasket)
4. Drain:
• Engine oil
(completely from the crankcase)
5. If the oil filter cartridge is also to be replaced,
perform the following procedure.
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a. Remove the oil filter cartridge “1” with the oil
filter wrench “2”.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Type
SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
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10
20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 20W-50
SAE 20W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-50
Oil filter wrench
90890-01426
YU-38411
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