Faulty Clutch; Clutch Slips; Clutch Drags; Overheating - Yamaha FJR1300R Service Manual

EAS00852

FAULTY CLUTCH

CLUTCH SLIPS

Clutch
• Improperly assembled clutch
• Improperly assembled clutch master cylin-
der
• Improperly assembled clutch release cylin-
der
• Incorrect clutch fluid level
• Damaged clutch hose
• Loose or fatigued clutch spring
• Loose union bolt
• Worn friction plate
• Worn clutch plate
• Damaged clutch release cylinder
Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS00855

OVERHEATING

ENGINE

• Clogged coolant passages
• Heavy carbon buildup in cylinder head(s)
and piston(s)
Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality

COOLING SYSTEM

Coolant
• Low coolant level
Radiator
• Damaged or leaking radiator
• Faulty radiator cap
• Bent or damaged radiator fin
• Damaged or faulty water pump
• Thermostat stays closed
• Clogged or damaged oil cooler
• Damaged hose
• Improperly connected hose
• Damaged pipe
• Improperly connected pipe
FAULTY CLUTCH/OVERHEATING

CLUTCH DRAGS

Clutch
Engine oil

FUEL SYSTEM

Throttle body(-ies)
Air filter

CHASSIS

Brake(s)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Spark plug(s)
Ignition system
9 - 4
• Air in hydraulic clutch system
• Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
• Warped pressure plate
• Bent clutch plate
• Swollen friction plate
• Bent clutch push rod
• Damaged clutch boss
• Burnt primary driven gear bushing
• Damaged clutch release cylinder
• Match marks not aligned
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
• Deteriorated oil
• Faulty throttle body(-ies)
• Damaged or loose throttle body joint
• Clogged air filter element
• Dragging brake
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
• Faulty ECU
TRBL
SHTG