
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-15
WARNING
EWA13070
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
check that the end of the adjusting bolt “c”
is visible through the hole “d”.
c. Tighten the locknut “1” to specification.
WARNING
EWA39P1302
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
ECA13510
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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2. Adjust:
• Rear brake light switch
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH” on page 3-28.
EAS21260
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Rear brake pad
Wear indicators “1” almost touch the
brake disc
→
Replace the brake pads as
a set.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-31.
EAS21350
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYS-
TEM
WARNING
EWA13100
Bleed the hydraulic brake system when-
ever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected
or replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• brake operation is faulty.
TIP
• Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
the brake master cylinder reservoir or brake
fluid reservoir to overflow.
• When bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
make sure there is always enough brake fluid
before applying the brake. Ignoring this pre-
caution could allow air to enter the hydraulic
brake system, considerably lengthening the
bleeding procedure.
• If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to
let the brake fluid settle for a few hours.
Repeat the bleeding procedure when the tiny
bubbles in the hose have disappeared.
1. Bleed:
• Hydraulic brake system
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a. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper
level with the recommended brake fluid.
b. Install the diaphragm (brake master cylin-
der reservoir or brake fluid reservoir).
c. Connect a clear plastic hose “1” tightly to
the bleed screw “2”.
Locknut
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
Summary of Contents for 2011 FZ8NA(C)
Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL FZ8NA C 2011 39P 28197 10 LIT 11616 24 07 ...
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Page 30: ...SPECIAL TOOLS 1 21 ...
Page 49: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 18 ...
Page 58: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
Page 60: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 ...
Page 62: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31 ...
Page 64: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 33 ...
Page 65: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 34 1 Main axle 2 Oil pipe 3 Drive axle ...
Page 66: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 35 ...
Page 68: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 37 EAS20420 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ...
Page 69: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 38 1 Thermostat 2 Water pump 3 Radiator 4 Radiator fan 5 Oil cooler ...
Page 70: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 39 ...
Page 71: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 40 1 Radiator cap 2 Radiator 3 Oil cooler 4 Thermostat ...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 41 EAS20430 CABLE ROUTING Handlebar front view ...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 43 Handlebar right side view ...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 45 Engine right side view ...
Page 78: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 47 Engine right side view For California only ...
Page 80: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 49 Handlebar left side view ...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 51 Engine left side view ...
Page 84: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 53 Rear frame left side view ...
Page 86: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 55 Rear frame left side view For California only ...
Page 88: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 57 Frame top view ...
Page 90: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 59 Frame top view ...
Page 92: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 61 Frame top view For California only ...
Page 94: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 63 Frame top view ...
Page 96: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 65 Fuel tank left and bottom view ...
Page 98: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 67 Front brake rear brake ...
Page 100: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 69 Canister top view For California only ...
Page 102: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 71 Canister left side view For California only ...
Page 104: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 73 Canister right side view For California only ...
Page 106: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 75 ...
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Page 160: ...REAR WHEEL 4 17 ...
Page 200: ...FRONT FORK 4 57 WARNING EWA13680 Make sure the brake hoses are routed prop erly ...
Page 216: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 73 ...
Page 312: ...TRANSMISSION 5 93 ...
Page 342: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 7 15 EAS27040 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ...
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Page 350: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAS27090 IGNITION SYSTEM EAS27110 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 356: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 7 EAS27160 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAS27170 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 362: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 13 EAS27200 CHARGING SYSTEM EAS27210 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 365: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 16 ...
Page 366: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 17 EAS27240 LIGHTING SYSTEM EAS27250 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 370: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 21 EAS27270 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAS27280 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 376: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 27 EAS27300 COOLING SYSTEM EAS27310 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 380: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 31 EAS27331 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAS27340 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 438: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 89 EAS27550 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAS27560 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 442: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 93 EAS27973 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ...
Page 444: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 95 ...
Page 446: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 97 EAS27981 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...
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Page 477: ...WIRING DIAGRAM FZ8NA C ...
Page 478: ...WIRING DIAGRAM FZ8NA C ...