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DIC183

FZ1-N

FZ1-NA

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

1EC-28199-E1

[English (E)]

Summary of Contents for 2008 Fazer FZ1-N

Page 1: ...DIC183 FZ1 N FZ1 NA OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 1EC 28199 E1 English E ...

Page 2: ...ER Hereby declare that the product Type designation 5SL 00 is in compliance with following norm s or documents R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN300 330 2 v1 3 1 2006 01 EN300 330 2 v1 5 1 2010 02 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 Two or Three Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive 97 24 EC Chapter 8 EMC 1 2 3 4 Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950 1 To change company name version up of the following norm EN300 330 ...

Page 3: ...njury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur...

Page 4: ...ntial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING N...

Page 5: ...S MANUAL 2011 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition July 2011 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U1ECE1E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 6: ...eak in 5 3 Parking 5 4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6 1 Owner s tool kit 6 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing the cowling and panel 6 8 Checking the spark plugs 6 9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 10 Coolant 6 13 Replacing the air filter element 6 14 Adjusting the engine idling speed 6 ...

Page 7: ...lacing a turn signal light bulb 6 36 Replacing the license plate light bulb 6 36 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb 6 37 Supporting the motorcycle 6 38 Front wheel for non ABS models 6 38 Rear wheel for non ABS models 6 40 Troubleshooting 6 41 Troubleshooting charts 6 43 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identifi...

Page 8: ...assenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ...

Page 9: ...d contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The eng...

Page 10: ...as evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres...

Page 11: ...hanges If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passin...

Page 12: ...ie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the lo cation for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs...

Page 13: ...injection system fuse page 6 32 6 Storage compartment FZ1 N page 3 21 7 Seat lock page 3 19 8 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 23 9 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 3 23 10 Shift pedal page 3 14 11 Idle adjusting screw page 6 16 12 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 10 13 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 10 U1ECE1E0 book Page 1 Monday Augus...

Page 14: ...9 4 Fuse box page 6 32 5 Battery page 6 30 6 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 23 7 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 8 Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw page 3 21 9 Engine oil level check window page 6 10 10 Brake pedal page 3 15 11 Coolant reservoir page 6 13 12 Rear brake light switch page 6 22 U1ECE1E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 15: ... 14 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 13 3 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 4 Multi function meter unit page 3 8 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 23 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 13 7 Throttle grip page 6 17 8 Brake lever page 3 15 U1ECE1E0 book Page 3 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 16: ...EDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and keep the c...

Page 17: ...e place and only use it for code re registering EAU36870 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary lights come on and the engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed TIP The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All e...

Page 18: ...y in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it EAU10941 Parking The steering is locked and the taillight license plate light and auxiliary lights are on The hazard lights and turn sig nal lights can be turned on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering must be locked before the key can be turned to NOTICE ECA11020 Do not use the parking position for an exte...

Page 19: ...a malfunction This model is also equipped with a self diagnosis device for the oil level detection circuit If a problem is detected in the oil level detection circuit the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The oil level warning light will flash ten times then go off for 2 5 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU1142A Coolant temperature w...

Page 20: ...en gine if it is overheating TIP For radiator fan equipped vehi cles the radiator fan s automati cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If the engine overheats see page 6 44 for further instructions U1ECE1E0 book Page 5 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 21: ...d with riding 117 134 C 243 274 F Coolant temperature flashes Warning light comes on Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not go down stop the engine See page 6 44 Above 135 C Above 275 F Message HI flashes Warning light comes on Stop the engine and allow it to cool See page 6 44 ABS ABS U1ECE1E0 book Page 6 Monday August 8 2011 11 5...

Page 22: ...If the warning light comes on or flashes while riding have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system as soon as possible 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 remains on have a Yamaha deale...

Page 23: ...CD and tachometer bright ness control mode TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON be fore using the SELECT and RE SET buttons except for setting the LCD and tachometer brightness control mode For the U K only To switch the speedometer and odometer trip meter displays between kilometers and miles press the SELECT button for at least one second Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider to monit...

Page 24: ...ay between the odometer mode ODO and the tripmeter modes TRIP A and TRIP B in the following order TRIP A TRIP B ODO TRIP A When the fuel amount in the fuel tank decreases to 3 4 L 0 90 US gal 0 75 Imp gal the left segment of the fuel meter will start flashing and the odometer display will automatically change to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode F TRIP and start counting the distance traveled from t...

Page 25: ...nt temperature display indi cates the temperature of the coolant TIP When the coolant temperature display is selected C is displayed for one second and then the coolant tempera ture is displayed NOTICE ECA10021 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating Air intake temperature mode The air intake temperature display indi cates the temperature of the air drawn into the air filter ca...

Page 26: ...ndicator 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 in terference If this error code appears try the following 1 Use the code re registering key to start the engine TIP Make sure there are no other immobi lizer keys close to the main switch and do not keep more than one immobilizer key on the same key ...

Page 27: ... to ON and then re lease the SELECT button after five seconds 4 Push the RESET button to select the desired brightness level 5 Push the SELECT button to con firm the selected brightness level The display will return to the prior mode EAU12331 Anti theft alarm optional This model can be equipped with an optional anti theft alarm by a Yamaha dealer Contact a Yamaha dealer for more information 1 Tach...

Page 28: ...itch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU44710 The engine tro...

Page 29: ...0 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handle bar grip To engage the clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit cut off system See page 3 27 EAU12871 Shift pedal The...

Page 30: ...BS for ABS models The Yamaha ABS Anti lock Brake System features a dual electronic con trol system which acts on the front and rear brakes independently The ABS is monitored by an ECU which will have recourse to manual braking if a mal function occurs WARNING EWA10090 The ABS performs best on long braking distances On certain rough or gravel roads the braking distance may be longer with than witho...

Page 31: ... rotors equipped in the wheel hubs may be damaged result ing in improper performance of the ABS system EAU13074 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 re leased and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key insert...

Page 32: ...gnition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately...

Page 33: ...d fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU51170 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose FZ1 N FZ1 NA FZ1 NA Before operating the motorcycle Check each hose connection Check each hose for cracks or damage and replace if damaged Make sure that the end of each hose is not blocked and clean if necessary Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline only Fu...

Page 34: ...em has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU39324 Seats Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it counterc...

Page 35: ...ght as shown and then pull the seat off To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Install the passenger seat TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding 1 Rider seat lock lever 1 Projection 2 Seat holder U1ECE1E0 book Page 20 Monday August 8 2011 11...

Page 36: ...ad limit of 3 kg 7 lb for the storage com partment Do not exceed the maximum load of 196 kg 432 lb for the ve hicle EAU39335 Adjusting the front fork WARNING EWA14670 Always adjust the spring preload on both fork legs equally otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result Each front fork leg is equipped with a spring preload adjusting bolt the right front fork leg is equipped with a re b...

Page 37: ...n di rection b TIP Be sure to perform this adjustment on the right front fork leg Compression damping force The compression damping force is ad justed on the left front fork leg only To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres sion damping turn the adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the com 1 Spring preload adjusting bolt 1 Current setting 2 Front fork cap bolt...

Page 38: ...ons as necessary EAU39345 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring and a rebound damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring...

Page 39: ...ion WARNING EWA10221 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure Do n...

Page 40: ...re 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 unhook the straps from the hooks and then install the seat with the straps hanging out from under the passenger seat See page 3 19 1 Luggage strap holder 2 Hook 1 Luggage strap holder U1ECE1E0 book Page 25 Monday ...

Page 41: ...e sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circuit cut off sys tem WARNING EWA10241 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly mo...

Page 42: ...mission is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure U...

Page 43: ... Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switc...

Page 44: ...ints ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or dam age and check hose connections 3 17 3 18 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 10 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessa...

Page 45: ...ttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 6 17 6 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 27 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 6 25 6 26 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 18 6 20 Brake and shift pedals Make s...

Page 46: ...tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 26 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U1ECE1E0 book Page 3 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 47: ...gine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function meter unit indi cates error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU44728 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The tr...

Page 48: ...ife never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NO...

Page 49: ...fully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17093 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 6000 r min NOTICE...

Page 50: ...d exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U1ECE1E0 book Page 4 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 51: ...n performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers ...

Page 52: ...n the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit U1ECE1E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 ...

Page 53: ...the emission control system 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 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection Adjust engine idling speed and synchroni...

Page 54: ...leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct ...

Page 55: ...ake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 14 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 15 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand switch Check operation 19 Front fork Check operation and fo...

Page 56: ...ne glycol anti freeze coolant Every 3 years 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 100...

Page 57: ...r filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U1ECE1E0 book Page 7 Monday Au...

Page 58: ...ed FZ1 NA EAU46740 Cowling A FZ1 NA To remove the cowling Remove the bolts and then take the cowling off To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the bolts EAU19281 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the screw and then pull the panel off as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the screw 1 Cowling A 1 1 Panel...

Page 59: ...spark plugs installed in the en gine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color the engine could be operating im properly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the...

Page 60: ...l should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minute...

Page 61: ...ine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 6 8 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 6 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 7 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is...

Page 62: ...everal minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10401 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on even if the oil level is correct immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer chec...

Page 63: ...eser voir See page 6 8 4 Remove the coolant reservoir cap add coolant to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap WARNING Remove only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15161 NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine...

Page 64: ...e air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 19 2 Remove the fuel tank cowling bolts and then pull the fuel tank cowling off 3 Remove the fuel tank bolts 4 Lift the front of the fuel tank and carefully tilt it back and away from the air filter case but do not dis connect the fuel hoses WARNING Make sure that the fuel tan...

Page 65: ...8 Install the air filter case cover by in stalling the screws 9 Place the fuel tank in the original position Make sure that the fuel hoses are properly connected and routed and not pinched Be sure to place the fuel tank breather hose and the fuel tank overflow hose in the original position WARNING Before placing the fuel tank in the original position make sure that the fuel hoses are not damaged I...

Page 66: ...pecified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart The engine should be warm before making this adjustment Check the engine idling speed and if necessary adjust it to specification by turning the idle adjusting screw To in crease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction a To decrease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction b 1 Fuel tank overflow hose 2 Original posit...

Page 67: ...le grip Periodi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it EAU21401 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Engine idl...

Page 68: ...on of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection The tires must be checked before each ride If the center tread depth reaches the specified limit if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked have a Yamaha dealer re place the tire immediately TIP The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country Always comply with the local regulation...

Page 69: ...e of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the motorcy cle may be different which could lead to an accident Always make sure that the valve caps are securely installed to prevent air pressure leakage Use only the tire valves and valve cores listed below to avoid tire deflation during a high speed ride After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approv...

Page 70: ...ks bends warpage or oth er damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ...

Page 71: ...ever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14211 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of co...

Page 72: ...while holding the rear brake light switch in place To make the brake light come on earlier turn the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22392 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU36890 Front...

Page 73: ...has worn to the point that a wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU43112 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the brake fluid if necessary Front brake Rear brake FZ1 N Rear brake FZ1 NA TIP The rear brake...

Page 74: ...alves NOTICE ECA17640 Brake fluid may damage painted sur faces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake sys tem leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goe...

Page 75: ...n the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direc tion a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear wheel for ward NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the en gine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring kee...

Page 76: ...e chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11121 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain ...

Page 77: ...ld be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore use care not to pour water direct...

Page 78: ...rake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U1ECE1E0 book Page 28 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 79: ...t be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Wh...

Page 80: ...ering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings 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 Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU50210 Battery The battery is located under the rider seat See page 3 19 This model is equipped with a VRLA ...

Page 81: ...A16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then d...

Page 82: ...1 N FZ1 N FZ1 NA 1 Main fuse 2 Fuse box 3 Fuel injection system fuse 4 Fuel injection system spare fuse 1 Fuse box 2 Ignition fuse 3 Signaling system fuse 4 Taillight fuse 5 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 6 Right radiator fan fuse 7 Left radiator fan fuse 8 Headlight fuse 9 Spare fuse 1 Main fuse 2 Fuse box 3 Fuel injection system fuse 4 Fuel injection system spare fuse U1ECE1E0 boo...

Page 83: ...trical system and possibly a fire EWA15131 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Taillight fuse 4 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 5 Right radiator fan fuse 6 Left radiator fan fuse 7 Spare fuse 8 ABS motor spare fuse 9 ABS control unit fuse 10 Headlight fuse 11 ABS motor fuse 1 Battery band 2 Battery cover 1 Starter relay cover 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Fuel injection system...

Page 84: ...follow ing parts Headlight bulb Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stick...

Page 85: ... the tail brake light bulb 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 3 19 2 Remove the tail brake light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise...

Page 86: ...ens may break ECA11191 EAU24313 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing 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...

Page 87: ... the screws 3 Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 5 Insert a new bulb into the socket 6 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 7 Install the auxiliary light coupler bracket by installing the screws 8 Install the headlight unit by install ing the bolts 1 Bolt 1 Screw 2 Auxiliary light coup...

Page 88: ...by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear wheel Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand or if a motor cycle stand is not available by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side of the swingarm EAU44791 Front wheel f...

Page 89: ...destand down 4 Install the brake calipers by install ing the bolts 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 to the specified torque 7 Tighten the wheel axle and then the wheel axle pinch bolt to their specified torque 8 ...

Page 90: ...ng bolts fully in direction a and push the wheel forward 6 Remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket 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 pull the wheel axle out and then remove the whee...

Page 91: ...e factory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools ...

Page 92: ...RIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6 42 6 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage U1ECE1E0 book Page 42 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 93: ...er check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns o...

Page 94: ...ped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for le...

Page 95: ...outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles Alway...

Page 96: ...ild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corros...

Page 97: ...x to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens EAU26182 Sto...

Page 98: ...the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively tu...

Page 99: ...5 Imp qt With oil filter cartridge replacement 3 10 L 3 28 US qt 2 73 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 25 L 2 38 US qt 1 98 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 18 0 L 4 76 US gal 3 96 Im...

Page 100: ...98 432 lb FZ1 NA 90 189 kg 198 417 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT6 00 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear br...

Page 101: ...ng LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED ABS warning light FZ1 NA LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Taillight fuse 10 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan fuse 1...

Page 102: ...tion number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26470 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 19 Record the information on this label in the space ...

Page 103: ...21 Front fork checking 6 29 Fuel 3 17 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 5 3 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 3 18 Fuel tank cap 3 16 Fuses replacing 6 32 H Handlebar switches 3 13 Hazard switch 3 14 Headlight bulb replacing 6 34 High beam indicator light 3 4 Horn switch 3 13 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 27 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indica...

Page 104: ...Troubleshooting charts 6 43 Turn signal indicator lights 3 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 36 Turn signal switch 3 13 V Valve clearance 6 17 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 30 Wheel front for non ABS models 6 38 Wheel rear for non ABS models 6 40 Wheels 6 20 U1ECE1E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 105: ...U1ECE1E0 book Page 3 Monday August 8 2011 11 52 AM ...

Page 106: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2011 08 0 3 1 CR E DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ...

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