Yamaha FJR (USA)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Yamaha FJR (USA) brake fluid capacity is between min and max. Service intervals include a 24 month change and a 4000 mile or 6 month check. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
FJR 1300, A / ES (2015- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 4000 miles/ 6 months
  • Change 24 months
FJR 1300 ES (2014-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
FJR 1300 (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
FJR 1300 (2008-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
FJR 1300 (2005-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
FJR 1300 (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months

Additional Notes

  • Across all Yamaha FJR (USA) configurations from 2003 through 2015, the brake fluid level specification is expressed as a range rather than a fixed volume, with the correct fill sitting between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir rather than at a precise measured quantity.
  • The 24-month change interval applies under normal use conditions across every FJR 1300 configuration in the specifications, from the 2003-2005 variant through the 2015 FJR 1300, A / ES.
  • A 24-month brake fluid change interval reflects the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid, meaning the fluid absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over time, which lowers its boiling point and degrades braking performance regardless of mileage accumulated.
  • The FJR 1300, A / ES starting from 2015 carries an additional inspection interval not present in earlier configurations, specifying a fluid level check at every 4,000 miles or 6 months under normal use conditions.
  • The combined 4,000-mile and 6-month check interval on the 2015 FJR 1300, A / ES means whichever threshold arrives first triggers the inspection, making the 6-month mark the controlling factor for riders covering fewer than 4,000 miles in that period.
  • The FJR 1300 ES appears as a distinct configuration for the 2014 model year, carrying the same between-min-and-max level specification and 24-month change interval as the standard FJR 1300 of the same period.
  • The specifications cover the hydraulic brake system across all listed configurations, which on a motorcycle of the FJR 1300 class encompasses both front and rear brake circuits sharing a common fluid type and service schedule.

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