Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99 User manual

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XJR1300(L) ’99
SERVICE MANUAL
1998 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, August 1998
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

NOTE:
CAUTION:
EAS00002 NOTICE
ThismanualwaswrittenbytheYamahaMotorCompanyprimarilyforusebyYamahadealersandtheir
qualified mechanics. It is not possible to put an entire mechanic’s education into one manual, so it is
assumedthatpersonsusingthisbooktoperformmaintenanceandrepairsonYamahamotorcyclehas
a basic understanding of the mechanical concepts and procedures inherent in motorcycle repair
technology. Without such knowledge, attempted repairs or service to this model may render it unfit to
use and/or unsafe.
Yamaha Motor Cmpany, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all models manufactured by Yamaha.
Modifications and significant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all Autho-
rized yamaha dealers and will, where applicable, appear in future editions of this manual.
PARTICURARLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This materials distinguished by the following notation.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failureto followWARNINGinstructionscouldresultinsevereinjuryor deathto
themotorcycle operator,abystanderora personchecking orrepairing themo-
torcycle.
ACAUTIONindicates specialprecautions thatmustbe takentoavoid damage
to the motorcycle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

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EAS00007 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive
explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check procedures are laid
out with the individual steps in sequential order.
1The manual is divided into chapters. An abbreviation and symbol in the upper right corner of each
page indicate the current chapter.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
2Each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title is shown at the top of each page,
exceptinChapter3(“PERIODICCHECKSANDADJUSTMENTS”),wherethesub-sectiontitle(-s)ap-
pears.
3Sub-section titles appear in smaller print than the section title.
4To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of each
removal and disassembly section.
5Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A circled number indicates a
disassembly step.
6Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
7A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names of
parts, notes in jobs, etc.
8Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described sequen-
tially.