Yamaha Fazer FZ8-S Owner'S Manual Download

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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

.......................................3-1

Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning

lights ............................................3-4

Multi-function meter unit  .................3-8
Handlebar switches  ......................3-11
Clutch lever ...................................3-13
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever  ...................................3-13
Brake pedal  ..................................3-14
ABS (for ABS models)  ..................3-14
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-15
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and

overflow hose ............................3-17

Catalytic converter  ........................3-17
Seats ............................................3-18
Storage compartment  ...................3-19
Rear view mirrors  .........................3-20
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly ...................................3-22

Luggage strap holders ................. 3-24
Sidestand ..................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-25

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

............. 4-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS

................................. 5-1

Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel

consumption ............................... 5-3

Engine break-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 panels .................................. 6-8

Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-15
Adjusting the engine idling

speed ........................................ 6-18

Checking the throttle grip free

play ........................................... 6-19

Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ........................................... 6-22

Checking the brake lever free

play ........................................... 6-23

Brake light switches (for ABS

models) ..................................... 6-24

Brake light switches (for non-ABS

models) ..................................... 6-24

Checking the front and rear brake

pads .......................................... 6-24

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive

chain ......................................... 6-28

Checking and lubricating the

cables ....................................... 6-29

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals .............. 6-30

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............ 6-30

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand .................................. 6-31

Checking the front fork ................. 6-31