2006 YAMAHA FZ1 S catalytic converter

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-11
Handlebar switches ......................3-11
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ...................................3-13
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-14
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-16
Seats ............................................3-16
Storage compartment ...................3-17
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-20
Luggage strap holders ..................3-22
EXUP system ...............................3-22Sidestand ..................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
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
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-14
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................ 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-16Cast wheels ................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery ......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-29
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-30
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-32U3C3E0E0.book Page 1 Friday, December 9, 2005 5:02 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13441
Catalytic converter This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
EAU39321
Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Pull the passenger seat forward,
and then lift it up.
To install the passenger seat1. Place the passenger seat in the
original position, 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
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Push the rider seat lock lever, lo-
cated under the back of the rider
seat, to the left as shown, and then
pull the seat off.
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Clutch lever........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-23
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-22EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-6EXUP system ........................................ 3-22
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-18
Front fork, checking...............................6-26
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-11
Hazard switch........................................ 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-30
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-23
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-32
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-22MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-11
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-20SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-17TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-32
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-15
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
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