Yamaha FZ8 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Immobilizer system .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-4
Multi-function meter unit .................4-7
Handlebar switches ......................4-11
Clutch lever ...................................4-12
Shift pedal .....................................4-13
Brake lever ...................................4-13
Brake pedal ..................................4-13
Fuel tank cap ................................4-14
Fuel ...............................................4-14
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................4-16
Catalytic converter ........................4-16
Seats ............................................4-17
Storage compartment ...................4-18
Adjusting the front fork ..................4-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-21
Luggage strap holders .................4-22
Sidestand ..................................... 4-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-24
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .........................6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ...............................6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 7-9
Coolant ......................................... 7-12
Replacing the air filter element ..... 7-13
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-16
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-16
Valve clearance ........................... 7-17
Tires ............................................. 7-17
Cast wheels ................................. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-20
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Brake light switches ..................... 7-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-28
Checking the front fork ................. 7-29
Checking the steering .................. 7-29
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