Checking The Wheels; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Lubricating The Levers; Lubricating The Pedals - Yamaha FJR1300A Service Manual

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Tube wheel
Tubeless wheel
EWA14090
WARNING
After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufacturer
and of the same design. No guarantee con-
cerning handling characteristics can be giv-
en if a tire combination other than one
approved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.
Front tire
Size
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model
METZELER/Roadtec Z6G
Manufacturer/model
BRIDGESTONE/BT020F
Rear tire
Size
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model
METZELER/Roadtec Z6C
Manufacturer/model
BRIDGESTONE/BT020R
EWA13210
WARNING
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
NOTE:
For tires with a direction of rotation mark "1":
Install the tire with the mark pointing in the direc-
tion of wheel rotation.
email: info@motomatrix.co.uk
Tube tire only
Tube or tubeless tire
EAS21670

CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
EWA13260
WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
NOTE:
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
EAS21690
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
EWA13270
WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
NOTE:
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
EAS21700

LUBRICATING THE LEVERS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS21710

LUBRICATING THE PEDALS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedals.
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