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Yamaha FZ8-N Owner's Manual

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    Dic183 fz8-n fz8-na owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. 2sh-28199-e0 [english (e)].

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    Eau50921 rea d this manual carefully b efore operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d . General manager of quality assurance div. Date of issue: 1 aug. 2002 place of issue: shizuoka, japan declaration of conformity yamaha motor electronics co., ltd. 1450-6, ...

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    Introduction eau10103 welcome to the yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the fz8-n/fz8-na, you are benefiting from yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please t...

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    Important manual information eau10134 particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: *product and specifications are subject to change without notice. This is the safety alert sym b ol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury hazar d s. O...

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    Important manual information eau10201 fz8-n/fz8-na owner’s manual ©2013 b y yamaha motor co., lt d . 1st e d ition, june 2013 all ri g hts reserve d . Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., lt d . Is expressly prohi b ite d . Printe d in japan. U2she...

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    Table of contents safety information .................. 1-1 description .................................. 2-1 left view ......................................... 2-1 right view ....................................... 2-3 controls and instruments ............... 2-5 instrument and control functions ...

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    Table of contents replacing the fuses.......................6-33 replacing the headlight bulb.........6-35 replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............................................6-37 replacing a turn signal light bulb ............................................6-38 replacing the license pl...

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    1-1 1 safety information eau1028b be a responsi b le owner as the vehicle’s owner, you are re- sponsible for the safe and proper oper- ation of your motorcycle. Motorcycles are single-track vehicles. Their safe use and operation are de- pendent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the...

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    Safety information 1-2 1 many accidents involve inexperi- enced operators. In fact, many op- erators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a cur- rent motorcycle license. • make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo- torcycle to other qualified oper- ators. • know...

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    Safety information 1-3 1 avoi d car b on monoxi d e poisonin g all engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause head- aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor- less, tasteless gas which m...

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    Safety information 1-4 1 tents, can create unstable han- dling or a slow steering re- sponse. This vehicle is not d esi g ne d to pull a trailer or to b e attache d to a si d ecar. Genuine yamaha accessories choosing accessories for your vehicle is an important decision. Genuine yamaha accessories, ...

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    Safety information 1-5 1 operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accesso- ries are not recommended. Use caution when adding electri- cal accessories. If electrical ac- cessories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle’s electrical sys- tem, an electric failure could re- sult, which cou...

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    Description 2-1 2 eau32221 left view fz8-n 2 1 3 6,7 5 4 12 13 11 10 9 8 1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20) 2. Air filter element (page 6-14) 3. Seat lock (page 3-18) 4. Main fuse (page 6-33) 5. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-33) 6. Storage compartment (page 3-19) 7. Owner’s...

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    Description 2-2 2 fz8-na 2 1 3 6,7 5 4 12 13 11 10 9 8 1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20) 2. Air filter element (page 6-14) 3. Seat lock (page 3-18) 4. Main fuse (page 6-33) 5. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-33) 6. Storage compartment (page 3-19) 7. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-...

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    Description 2-3 2 eau32231 ri g ht view fz8-n 10 9 12 11 2 3 5 4 6 8 7 1 1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-24) 2. Fuse box (page 6-33) 3. Battery (page 6-31) 4. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23) 5. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13) 6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10) 7. Front fork rebound damping fo...

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    Description 2-4 2 fz8-na 10 11 2 3 5 4 6 1 9 8 7 1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-24) 2. Fuse box (page 6-33) 3. Battery (page 6-31) 4. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23) 5. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13) 6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10) 7. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (pag...

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    Description 2-5 2 eau10431 controls an d instruments 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 1. Clutch lever (page 3-13) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-11) 3. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-8) 4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2) 5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23) 6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-11) 7...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-1 3 eau10978 immo b ilizer system this vehicle is equipped with an immo- bilizer system to help prevent theft by re-registering codes in the standard keys. This system consists of the fol- lowing: a code re-registering key (with a red bow) two standard keys (with a...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-2 3 keep other immo b ilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause si g nal inter- ference. Eau10473 main switch/steerin g lock the main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering. The various...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-3 3 eau10685 lock the steering is locked, and all electrical systems are off. The key can be re- moved. To lock the steering 1. Turn the handlebars all the way to the left. 2. Push the key in from the “off” position, and then turn it to “lock” while still pushing i...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-4 3 eau49394 in d icator li g hts an d warnin g li g hts eau11021 turn si g nal in d icator li g ht “ ” this indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right. Eau11061 neutral in d icator li g ht “ ” this indicator light comes on w...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-5 3 the electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to “on”. The warning light should come on for a few seconds, and then go off. If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to “on”, or if the warning light r...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-6 3 display con d itions what to d o under 40 °c (under 104 °f) message “lo” is displayed. Ok. Go ahead with riding. 40–116 °c (104–242 °f) coolant temperature is dis- played. Ok. Go ahead with riding. 117–134 °c (243–274 °f) coolant temperature flash- es. Warning ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-7 3 eau11535 en g ine trou b le warnin g li g ht “ ” this warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc- curs, have a yamaha dealer check the self-diagnosis system. (see page 3-10 for an expla...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-8 3 eau46766 multi-function meter unit warning ewa12423 be sure to stop the vehicle b efore makin g any settin g chan g es to the multi-function meter unit. Chan g in g settin g s while ri d in g can d istract the operator an d increase the risk of an acci d ent. T...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-9 3 clock the clock displays when the key is turned to “on”. In addition, the clock can be displayed for 10 seconds by pushing the “select” button when the main switch is in the “off”, “lock” or “ ” position. To set the clock 1. Turn the key to “on”. 2. Push the “s...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-10 3 the fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg- ments of the fuel meter disappear to- wards “e” (empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the last segment on the left starts flashing, refuel as soon as possible. Tip this fuel met...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-11 3 if a problem is detected in the immobi- lizer system circuits, the immobilizer system indicator light will flash and the display will indicate an error code. Tip if the display indicates error code 52, this could be caused by transponder interference. If this ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-12 3 ri g ht eau12351 pass switch “ ” press this switch to flash the headlight. Eau12401 dimmer switch “ / ” set this switch to “ ” for the high beam and to “ ” for the low beam. Eau12461 turn si g nal switch “ / ” to signal a right-hand turn, push this switch to “...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-13 3 eau12821 clutch lever the clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip. To disengage the clutch, pull the lever toward the han- dlebar grip. To engage the clutch, re- lease the lever. The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clut...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-14 3 eau12942 brake pe d al the brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle. To apply the rear brake, press down on the brake pedal. Eau51801 abs (for abs mo d els) the yamaha abs (anti-lock brake system) features a dual electronic con- trol system, which ac...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-15 3 wheel hu b s may b e d ama g e d , re- sultin g in improper performance of the abs system. Eau13075 fuel tank cap to open the fuel tank cap open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in- sert the key into the lock, and then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-16 3 eau13222 fuel make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank. Warning ewa10882 gasoline an d g asoline vapors are extremely flamma b le. To avoi d fires an d explosions an d to re d uce the risk of injury when refuelin g , follow these instructions. 1. Bef...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-17 3 brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs. Gasohol there are two types of gasohol: gaso- hol containing ethanol and that con- taining methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the et...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-18 3 notice eca10702 use only unlea d e d g asoline. The use of lea d e d g asoline will cause unre- paira b le d ama g e to the catalytic converter. Eau49644 seats passen g er seat to remove the passenger seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-19 3 to install the rider seat insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown, place the seat in the original position, and then install the bolts. Tip make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding. Eau14464 stora g...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-20 3 do not excee d the maximum loa d of fz8-n 199 k g (439 l b ) fz8-na 194 k g (428 l b ) for the vehicle. Eau55261 a d justin g the front fork warning ewa14671 always a d just the sprin g preloa d on b oth fork le g s equally, otherwise poor han d lin g an d los...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-21 3 re b oun d d ampin g force the rebound damping force is adjust- ed on the right front fork leg only. To increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-22 3 justment, it would be advisable to check the number of clicks of each damping force adjusting mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary. Eau39346 a d justin g the shock a b sor b er assem b ly this shock absorber assembly is equipped with a sprin...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-23 3 re b oun d d ampin g force to increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw in direct...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-24 3 eau38963 lu gg a g e strap hol d ers there are six luggage strap holders, four on the bottom of the passenger seat and one on each passenger foot- rest. To use the luggage strap holders on the passenger seat, remove the passenger seat. (see page 3-18.) un- hoo...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-25 3 this system re g ularly an d have a yamaha d ealer repair it if it d oes not function properly. Eau44893 i g nition circuit cut-off system the ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the following...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-26 3 with the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. 2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ 3. Turn the key on. 4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5. Push the start switch. Does the engine start? With the engine still running...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-1 4 eau15598 inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the owner’s manual. Warning ewa11152 failure to inspect or maint...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-2 4 rear b rake • check operation. • if soft or spongy, have yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • check brake pads for wear. • replace if necessary. • check fluid level in reservoir. • if necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level. • check hyd...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-3 4 chassis fasteners • make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. • tighten if necessary. — instruments, li g hts, si g nals an d switches • check operation. • correct if necessary. — si d estan d switch • check operation of ignition c...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-1 5 eau15952 read the owner’s manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your yamaha dealer. Warning ewa10272 failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lea d to loss of con- t...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-2 5 a warnin g or in d icator li g ht remains on, see pa g e 3-4 for the correspon d - in g warnin g an d in d icator li g ht cir- cuit check. For abs models: the abs warning light should come on when the main switch is turned to “on” and then go off af- ter t...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-3 5 notice eca10261 even with the transmission in the neutral position, d o not coast for lon g perio d s of time with the en g ine off, an d d o not tow the motorcycle for lon g d is- tances. The transmission is properly lu b ricate d only when the en g ine i...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-4 5 1600 km (1000 mi) an d b eyon d the vehicle can now be operated nor- mally. Notice eca10311 keep the en g ine spee d out of the tachometer re d zone. If any en g ine trou b le shoul d oc- cur d urin g the en g ine b reak-in perio d , imme d iately have a y...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-1 6 eau17245 periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most im- portant points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, and lu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-2 6 eau17543 owner’s tool kit the owner’s tool kit is located under the passenger seat. (see page 3-18.) the service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive ma...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-3 6 eau46862 tip the annual checks must b e performe d every year, except if a kilometer- b ase d maintenance, or for the uk, a milea g e- b ase d maintenance, is performe d instea d . From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 1000...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-4 6 eau1770g general maintenance an d lu b rication chart no. Item check or maintenance job odometer reading annual check 1000 km (600 mi) 10000 km (6000 mi) 20000 km (12000 mi) 30000 km (18000 mi) 40000 km (24000 mi) 1 air filter element • replace. √ 2 clutch •...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-5 6 11 drive chain • check chain slack, alignment and condition. • adjust and lubricate chain with a special o-ring chain lubricant thoroughly. Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 12 * steerin g b ea...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-6 6 22 * rear suspension re- lay arm an d con- nectin g arm pivotin g points • check operation. √ √ √ √ 23 en g ine oil • change. • check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. √ √ √ √ √ √ 24 en g ine oil filter car- tri dg e • replace. √ √ √ 25 * coolin g syste...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-7 6 eau18681 tip air filter • this model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it. • the air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-8 6 eau18743 removin g an d installin g the cowlin g an d panel the cowling and panel shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time the cowling or panel needs to be re- moved and insta...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-9 6 to install the panel place the panel in the original position, and then install the bolt. Eau19653 checkin g the spark plu g s the spark plugs are important engine components, which should be checked periodically, preferably by a yamaha dealer. Since heat an...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-10 6 tip if a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4– 1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible. Notice eca10841 do not u...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-11 6 4. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark, add suffi- cient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. To chan g e the en g ine oil (with or without oil filter cartri dg e replace- ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level su...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-12 6 9. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. 10. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. Tip be sure to wipe off spilled ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-13 6 eau20071 coolant the coolant level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cool- ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Eau39088 to check the coolant level 1. Place the vehicle on a lev...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-14 6 eau33032 chan g in g the coolant the coolant must be changed at the in- tervals specified in the periodic main- tenance and lubrication chart. Have a yamaha dealer change the coolant. Warning! Never attempt to remove the ra d iator cap when the en g ine is ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-15 6 not tilt or pull the fuel tank too much, otherwise the fuel hoses may come loose, which coul d cause fuel leaka g e an d a fire hazar d . [ewa10412] 6. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws. Notice: when removin g the air filter case cover...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-16 6 11. Install the fuel tank bolt on both sides. 12. Place the fuel tank cowling in the original position. 13. Install the cowling bolts on both sides. 14. Install the rider seat. Eau34302 a d justin g the en g ine i d lin g spee d the engine idling speed must...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-17 6 tip if the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as described above, have a yamaha dealer make the adjustment. Eau21385 checkin g the throttle g rip free play the throttle grip free play should mea- sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the inner edge of th...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-18 6 eau21779 tires tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road. Safety in all con- ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact. Therefore, it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-19 6 warning ewa10472 have a yamaha d ealer replace excessively worn tires. Besi d es b ein g ille g al, operatin g the vehi- cle with excessively worn tires d ecreases ri d in g sta b ility an d can lea d to loss of control. The replacement of all wheel an d b ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-20 6 warning ewa10601 this motorcycle is fitte d with super- hi g h-spee d tires. Note the followin g points in or d er to make the most ef- ficient use of these tires. Use only the specifie d replace- ment tires. Other tires may run the d an g er of b urstin g ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-21 6 eau22082 a d justin g the clutch lever free play the clutch lever free play should mea- sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as shown. Periodically check the clutch lever free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. To increase the clutch lever free play,...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-22 6 b rakin g performance, which may re- sult in loss of control an d an acci- d ent. Eau57070 brake li g ht switches for non-abs mo d els the brake light, which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever, should come on just before braking takes effect. I...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-23 6 eau22393 checkin g the front an d rear b rake pa d s the front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec- ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Eau36891 front b rake pa d s each front brake pad is provided with we...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-24 6 rear b rake (fz8-n) tip the rear brake fluid reservoir is located behind panel a. (see page 6-8.) rear b rake (fz8-na) tip the rear brake fluid reservoir is located under the rider seat. (see page 3-18.) warning ewa16011 improper maintenance can result in l...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-25 6 eau22733 chan g in g the b rake flui d have a yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hose...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-26 6 2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in di- rection (a). To loosen the drive chain, turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in di- rection (b), and then push the rear wheel forwar...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-27 6 eau23026 cleanin g an d lu b ricatin g the d rive chain the drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially when riding in dusty or wet...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-28 6 eau23115 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the throttle g rip an d ca b le the operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cable should be lubricat- ed by a yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic mainten...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-29 6 eau23144 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the b rake an d clutch levers the operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lu- bricated if necessary. Brake lever clutch lever eau23203 checkin g an d ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-30 6 eau23273 checkin g the front fork the condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the con d ition check the inner tubes for scratches, damage and...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-31 6 eau23292 checkin g the wheel b earin g s the front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart. If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have a yamah...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-32 6 b urns. Avoi d any contact with skin, eyes or clothin g an d al- ways shiel d your eyes when workin g near b atteries. In case of contact, a d minister the fol- lowin g first aid. • external: flush with plenty of water. • internal: drink lar g e quan- titie...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-33 6 eau49825 replacin g the fuses the main fuse, the fuel injection sys- tem fuse, and the fuse boxes, which contain the fuses for the individual cir- cuits, are located under the rider seat. (see page 3-18.) fz8-n fz8-na fz8-n 1. Main fuse 2. Fuse box 3. Fuel ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-34 6 fz8-na fz8-na tip to access the fuel injection system fuse, remove the starter relay cover by pulling it upward. If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “off” and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. Remove the blown fuse, a...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-35 6 3. Turn the key to “on” and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates. 4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a yamaha dealer check the electrical system. Eau49654 replacin g the hea d li g ht b ul b this model is equi...

  • Page 86

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-36 6 3. Remove the headlight unit bolts. 4. Disconnect the coupler, then take off the headlight unit from the ve- hicle. 5. Disconnect the headlight coupler, then remove the headlight bulb cover. 6. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, then remove the burnt-out bul...

  • Page 87

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-37 6 10. Install the headlight unit bolts. 11. Install the bolt behind the head- light unit. 12. Place the top cover in its original position, and then install its bolts. 13. Have a yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. Eau24116 replacin g the ta...

  • Page 88

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-38 6 eau24205 replacin g a turn si g nal li g ht b ul b 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw. 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun- terclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn i...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-39 6 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket. 5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in. 6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws. Eau50771 replacin g the auxiliary li g h...

  • Page 90

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-40 6 eau24351 supportin g the motorcycle since this model is not equipped with a centerstand, follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other mainte- nance requiring the motorcycle to stand upright. Check that the motorcy- cle...

  • Page 91

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-41 6 2. Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure in the previous section “supporting the motorcycle”. 3. Remove the brake hose holder on each side by removing the bolt and nut. 4. Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts....

  • Page 92

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-42 6 tip make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install- ing the brake calipers onto the brake discs. 5. Install the brake hose holders by installing the bolt and nut. 6. Tighten the brake caliper bolts and the brake hose holder bolts...

  • Page 93

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-43 6 tip if the drive chain is difficult to re- move, remove the wheel axle first, and then lift the wheel upward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket. The drive chain cannot be disas- sembled. 7. While supporting the brake caliper bracket, pu...

  • Page 94

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-44 6 eau25872 trou b leshootin g although yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur during operation. Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems, for example, can cause poor starting and l...

  • Page 95

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-45 6 eau42365 trou b leshootin g charts startin g pro b lems or poor en g ine performance check the fuel level in the fuel tank. 1. Fuel there is enough fuel. There is no fuel. Check the battery. Supply fuel. The engine does not start. Check the battery. Remove ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-46 6 en g ine overheatin g warning ewa10401 do not remove the ra d iator cap when the en g ine an d ra d iator are hot. Scal d in g hot flui d an d steam may b e b lown out un d er pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en g ine h...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-1 7 eau37834 matte color caution notice eca15193 some mo d els are equippe d with matte colore d finishe d parts. Be sure to consult a yamaha d ealer for a d vice on what pro d ucts to use b e- fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a b rush, harsh chemical pro d ucts or cl...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-2 7 off any d eter g ent resi d ue usin g plenty of water, as it is harmful to plastic parts. Do not use any harsh chemical pro d ucts on plastic parts. Be sure to avoi d usin g cloths or spon g es which have b een in contact with stron g or a b rasive cleanin g pro d u...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-3 7 4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro- tection spray on all metal, including chrome- and nickel-plat- ed, surfaces. 5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt. 6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stone...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-4 7 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating. 3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings, etc. From corrosion. A. Remove the spark plug caps and spark...

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    Specifications 8-1 8 dimensions: overall length: 2140 mm (84.3 in) overall width: 770 mm (30.3 in) overall height: 1065 mm (41.9 in) seat height: 815 mm (32.1 in) wheelbase: 1460 mm (57.5 in) ground clearance: 140 mm (5.51 in) minimum turning radius: 3000 mm (118.1 in) wei g ht: curb weight: fz8-n 2...

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    Specifications 8-2 8 2nd: 2.063 (33/16) 3rd: 1.762 (37/21) 4th: 1.522 (35/23) 5th: 1.350 (27/20) 6th: 1.208 (29/24) chassis: frame type: diamond caster angle: 25.00 ° trail: 109 mm (4.3 in) front tire: type: tubeless size: 120/70 zr17m/c (58w) manufacturer/model: bridgestone/bt021f bb rear tire: typ...

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    Specifications 8-3 8 charging system: ac magneto battery: model: ytz10s voltage, capacity: 12 v, 8.6 ah hea d li g ht: bulb type: halogen bulb bul b volta g e, watta g e × quantity: headlight: 12 v, 60.0 w/55.0 w × 1 tail/brake light: 12 v, 5.0 w/21.0 w × 1 front turn signal light: 12 v, 10.0 w × 2 ...

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    Consumer information 9-1 9 eau48613 i d entification num b ers record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. Vehicle identification numb...

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    Index a abs (for abs models) .......................... 3-14 abs warning light (for abs models) ....... 3-7 air filter element, replacing................... 6-14 auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-39 b battery .................................................. 6-31 brake and clutch le...

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    Index troubleshooting charts.........................6-45 turn signal indicator light .......................3-4 turn signal light bulb, replacing............6-38 turn signal switch .................................3-12 v valve clearance.....................................6-17 vehicle identificatio...

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    Printed in japan 2013.07-0.3×1 cr (e) dic183 printed on recycled paper original instructions.