Yamaha Fazer FZ8-S, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DIC183 FZ8 S FZ8 SA OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 42P 28199 E2 English E ...

Page 2: ... 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 2 ...

Page 3: ...jury 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: ...tial 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 NO...

Page 5: ...NUAL 2012 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition November 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U42PE2E0 book Page 2 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 6: ...ENT 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 cl...

Page 7: ...placing the license plate light bulb 6 38 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb 6 39 Supporting the motorcycle 6 40 Front wheel for non ABS models 6 40 Rear wheel for non ABS models 6 42 Troubleshooting 6 44 Troubleshooting charts 6 45 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 U42PE2E0 book Page 2...

Page 8: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 4 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator and a passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize...

Page 9: ... main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not ...

Page 10: ...To avoid the possibility of an accident use ex treme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo must not exceed...

Page 11: ...ge any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care fu...

Page 12: ... tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the motor...

Page 13: ...tion system fuse page 6 34 6 Storage compartment page 3 19 7 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 8 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 22 9 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 3 22 10 Shift pedal page 3 13 11 Idle adjusting screw page 6 18 12 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 11 13 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 11 U42PE2E0 book Page 1 Thursday December...

Page 14: ...em fuse page 6 34 6 Storage compartment page 3 19 7 Owner s tool kit page 6 2 8 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 22 9 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 3 22 10 Shift pedal page 3 13 11 Idle adjusting screw page 6 18 12 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 11 13 Engine oil filter cartridge page 6 11 U42PE2E0 book Page 2 Thursday December 6 2012 8...

Page 15: ...t reservoir page 6 14 6 Engine oil filler cap page 6 11 7 Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw page 3 20 8 Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt page 3 20 9 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 3 20 10 Engine oil level check window page 6 11 11 Brake pedal page 3 14 12 Rear brake light switch page 6 24 U42PE2E0 book Page 3 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 16: ...page 6 14 5 Engine oil filler cap page 6 11 6 Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw page 3 20 7 Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt page 3 20 8 Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw page 3 20 9 Engine oil level check window page 6 11 10 Brake pedal page 3 14 11 Battery page 6 33 U42PE2E0 book Page 4 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 17: ...3 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 11 3 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 4 Multi function meter unit page 3 8 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 25 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 11 7 Brake lever page 3 13 8 Throttle grip page 6 19 U42PE2E0 book Page 5 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 18: ...DIATELY 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 co...

Page 19: ...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 electrica...

Page 20: ... 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 exten...

Page 21: ... 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 wa...

Page 22: ...n 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 46 for further instructions U42PE2E0 book Page 5 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 23: ... 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 46 Above 134 C Above 274 F Message HI flashes Warning light comes on Stop the engine and allow it to cool See page 6 46 ABS ABS U42PE2E0 book Page 6 Thursday December 6 2012 8...

Page 24: ...warning light does not go off after traveling at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher or if the warning light comes on or flashes while riding the brake system re verts to conventional braking If ei ther of the above occurs or if the warning light does not come on at all use extra caution to avoid possi ble wheel lock during emergency braking Have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system and electri ...

Page 25: ...turn the key to ON be fore using the SELECT and RE SET buttons 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 monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range When the key is turned to ON the ta chometer needle will sweep ...

Page 26: ... 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 that point In that case push the SELECT button to switch the display...

Page 27: ...t Coolant temperature display The coolant temperature display indi cates the temperature of the coolant NOTICE ECA10021 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the display ...

Page 28: ...on the same key ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle the code re registering key and both standard keys to a Yamaha dealer and have the stan dard keys re registered NOTI...

Page 29: ...r 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 EAU44711 The engine trouble warning light and ABS warning light ABS model only may come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunction EAU12733 Hazard switch With...

Page 30: ...the gears of the 6 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU26824 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip turn the ad justing dial while ...

Page 31: ...distance may be longer with the ABS than without The ABS is monitored by an ECU which will revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP The ABS performs a self diagno sis test each time the vehicle first starts off after the key is turned to ON and the vehicle has traveled at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher During this test a clicking noise can be heard from under the...

Page 32: ...the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close the lock cover TIP The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un less the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked WARNING EWA11091 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed after filling f...

Page 33: ...ce fuel may deteri orate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10071 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15151 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gaso line by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas oline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immedi ately If gasoline spills on yo...

Page 34: ... clean if necessary Make sure that each hose is rout ed through the clamp Make sure that the paint mark on the fuel tank overflow hose is be low the clamp EAU13433 Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10862 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards...

Page 35: ...g the key in that posi tion lift the rear of the passenger seat and pull it off To install the passenger seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the passenger seat into the seat holders as shown and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key Rider seat To remove the rider seat Pull back the rear of the rider seat as shown remove the bolts and then pull the seat ...

Page 36: ...he storage compartment is located under the passenger seat See page 3 18 When storing the Owner s Manual or other documents in the storage com partment be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When washing the vehicle be careful not to let any water enter the storage compartment WARNING EWA10961 Do not exceed the load limit of 3 kg 7 lb for the storage com partment 1 Bol...

Page 37: ...lly 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 bound damping force adjusting screw and compression damping force ad justing screw NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the...

Page 38: ...pression damping force is ad justed on the right 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 pression damping force and thereby soften the compression damping turn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Spring preload adjusting bolt 1 Distance A 1 1 a b a b 1 Spring preload setti...

Page 39: ...y 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 in direction a To de crease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension turn the ...

Page 40: ... 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 not ...

Page 41: ...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 moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possi...

Page 42: ...ctions It prevents starting when the trans 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 sy...

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 switch...

Page 44: ...nts 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 16 3 17 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 11 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessar...

Page 45: ...le grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 6 19 6 29 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 29 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 6 27 6 28 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 19 6 22 Brake and shift pedals Make sur...

Page 46: ...ightened 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 24 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U42PE2E0 book Page 3 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 47: ...engine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If the engine stops simply push the start switch to restart the engine EAU51790 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled an...

Page 48: ...t 3 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release the start switch wait a few sec onds and then try again Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the bat tery Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one at tempt NOTICE ECA11042 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16671 Shifting Shifting g...

Page 49: ... no load on the engine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traffic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do...

Page 50: ...e EAU17213 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10311 Since the engine and 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 o...

Page 51: ...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 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers dr...

Page 52: ...he 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 1 U42PE2E0 book Page 2 Thursday December...

Page 53: ...he 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 synchroniz...

Page 54: ...e 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 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout and for damage 8 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air p...

Page 55: ...ke lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Sidestand switch Check operation 20 Front fork Check operation and for...

Page 56: ...nge coolant Every 3 years 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 28 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 29 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 2000...

Page 57: ... 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 U42PE2E0 book Page 7 Thursday D...

Page 58: ... Refer to this section each time the cowling or a panel needs to be re moved and installed FZ8 SA EAU46740 Cowling A FZ8 SA 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 1 Cowling A 1 1 Panel A 2 Panel B 1 Panel C 1 2 1 1 Cowling A 2 Bolt 1 2 U42PE2E0 book Page 8 Thursday December 6...

Page 59: ...ace the panel in the original position and then install the bolts and the quick fastener EAU19151 Panel C To remove the panel Remove the bolt and then pull the pan el off as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolt 1 Bolt 2 Panel A 3 Quick fastener 3 2 1 1 1 Panel C 2 Bolt 1 2 U42PE2E0 book Page 9 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 60: ...excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estim...

Page 61: ...e engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks FZ8 S FZ8 SA 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Remove cowling A for ABS mod els only See page 6 8 3 Start the engine warm...

Page 62: ...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 properly seated 8 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 1 Oil filter wrench 2 Oil filter cartridge 1 Oil filter wrench 2 Oil filter cartridge 1 2 1 2 1 O ring U42...

Page 63: ...addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 11 Start the engine and then let it idle for several 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 sufficie...

Page 64: ...engine since the level varies with engine temperature Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the coolant level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Check the coolant level in the cool ant reservoir TIP The coolant should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 3 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark remove pan el C to access t...

Page 65: ...he coolant WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10381 EAU49851 Replacing the air filter element The air filter element should be re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the rider seat See page 3 18 2 Remove p...

Page 66: ...he fuel tank is well supported Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank too much otherwise the fuel hoses may come loose which could cause fuel leakage and a fire hazard EWA10411 8 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws NOTICE When removing the air filter case cover be careful not to al low foreign objects to drop into the air intake manifold ECA12881 1 Side cowling 2 Fuel tank cowling 3...

Page 67: ... 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 If any fuel hose is damaged do not start the engine but have a Yamaha dealer replace the hose other wise fuel may leak creating a fire hazard EWA11361 13 Install ...

Page 68: ...rt 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 TIP If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as described above have a Yamaha dealer make ...

Page 69: ...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 them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10503 Operatio...

Page 70: ...bility and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 9...

Page 71: ...es 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 approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10600 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to make the most ef ficient use of these tires Use only the specified replace ment tires Other tires may ...

Page 72: ...en 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 ened tire life EAU22081 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in ...

Page 73: ...er 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 cont...

Page 74: ...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 brake...

Page 75: ... that a wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU51711 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 FZ8 S TIP The rear brake fluid reservoir is located behind pane...

Page 76: ...ock and dirt may clog the ABS hydraulic unit valves 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 s...

Page 77: ...er before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axle nut and the lock nut on each side of the swingarm 2 To tighten the drive chain turn 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 ov...

Page 78: ...lly when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10583 The drive 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 ECA111...

Page 79: ...to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU23114 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should 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 th...

Page 80: ...dal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23143 Checking and lubricating the brake and 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 Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U42PE2E0 book Page 30 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 81: ...e front fork must 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 ov...

Page 82: ... the ground See page 6 40 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be chec...

Page 83: ...g it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special...

Page 84: ...3 Replacing the fuses The main fuse the fuel injection system fuse and the fuse boxes which contain the fuses for the individual circuits are located under the rider seat See page 3 18 FZ8 S FZ8 S 1 Main fuse 2 Fuse box 3 Fuel injection system fuse 4 Fuel injection system spare fuse 1 2 3 4 1 Fuse box 2 Ignition fuse 3 Signaling system fuse 4 Taillight fuse 5 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer ...

Page 85: ...el injection system spare fuse 4 Main fuse 4 1 2 3 1 Fuse box 2 Ignition fuse 3 Signaling system fuse 4 Headlight fuse 5 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 6 ABS solenoid fuse 7 ABS motor fuse 8 Spare fuse 9 ABS control unit fuse 10 Right radiator fan fuse 2 1 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Left radiator fan fuse 2 Taillight fuse 3 Spare fuse 1 2 3 U42PE2E0 book Page 35 Thursday December 6 2012 8...

Page 86: ...o damage the 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 ...

Page 87: ...light bulb 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 3 18 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 6 Install the p...

Page 88: ...ock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens 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 1 Turn signal light lens 2 Screw 1 2 1 Turn signal light bulb 1...

Page 89: ... out replace it as follows 1 Remove panel A if replacing the left auxiliary light bulb or panel B if replacing the right auxiliary light bulb See page 6 8 2 Remove the auxiliary 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 panel...

Page 90: ...y 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 fo...

Page 91: ... removed otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11051 5 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel EAU39404 To install the front wheel 1 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs 2 Insert the wheel axle 3 Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sidestand down 4 Install the brake calipers by install ing the bolts 1 Front wheel axle pinch bolt 2 Wheel axle 3 ...

Page 92: ...he wheel EAU25314 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10821 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Loosen the axle nut 2 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 6 40 3 Remove the axle nut 4 Fully loosen the locknut on each side of the swingarm 5 Turn the drive chain slack adjust ing bolts fully in direction a and push t...

Page 93: ...e wheel and the brake cal iper bracket by inserting the wheel axle from the left hand side TIP Make sure that the slot in the brake caliper bracket is fit over the retain er on the swingarm Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads be fore installing the wheel 2 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 3 Install the axle nut 4 Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the groun...

Page 94: ...uire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and m...

Page 95: ...ave a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The engine does not star...

Page 96: ...d 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 leak...

Page 97: ...tlet 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 Always ...

Page 98: ...ge 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 corrosive in combination with water carry...

Page 99: ...he motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11131 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac etone and wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent Before riding at higher speeds test the motor...

Page 100: ...spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark p...

Page 101: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 5 7 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U42PE2E0 book Page 5 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

Page 102: ...th 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 Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 17 0 L 4 49 US gal ...

Page 103: ...95 kg 198 430 lb FZ8 SA 90 190 kg 198 419 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 MT5 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 ...

Page 104: ...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 FZ8 SA 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 10 0...

Page 105: ... 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 18 Record the information on this label in the space prov...

Page 106: ... reducing 5 3 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 3 17 Fuel tank cap 3 15 Fuses replacing 6 34 H Handlebar switches 3 11 Hazard switch 3 12 Headlight bulb replacing 6 36 High beam indicator light 3 4 Horn switch 3 12 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 25 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 7 Indicator lights and warning lights 3 4 L License...

Page 107: ...Turn signal indicator light 3 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 38 Turn signal switch 3 12 V Valve clearance 6 19 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 32 Wheel front for non ABS models 6 40 Wheel rear for non ABS models 6 42 Wheels 6 22 U42PE2E0 book Page 2 Thursday December 6 2012 8 54 AM ...

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