Yamaha FJR1300N 2001 User Manual

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CHAS
STEERING HEAD
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel 2 and hammer.
c. Install a new rubber seal and new bearing
races.
CAUTION:
@
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
@
• Always replace the bearings and bearing
races as a set.
• Whenever the steering head is disassem-
bled, replace the rubber seal.
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4. Check:
• upper bracket
• lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• upper bearing
• lower bearing
• bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
• lower ring nut 1
• rubber washer 2
• upper ring nut 3
• lock washer 4
Refer to “CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD” in chapter 3.

Yamaha FJR1300N 2001 Specifications

General

Displacement	1298 cc
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder
Bore x Stroke	79.0 mm x 66.2 mm
Ignition	TCI
Transmission	5-speed
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	282mm disc, single-piston caliper
Wheelbase	805 mm
Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Dry Weight	264 kg / 582 lbs