
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  ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit  .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-12
Handlebar switches  ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever  ...................................3-15
Brake pedal  ..................................3-15
ABS (for ABS models)  ..................3-15
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather/overflow 
hose ..........................................3-18
Catalytic converters  ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-19
Storage compartment (FZ1-N) ......3-21
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ...................................3-24
Luggage strap holders  ..................3-25EXUP system  ............................... 3-26
Sidestand ..................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-27
FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine  ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel 
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in  .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and 
lubrication chart  .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing the 
panel ........................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs  ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ..... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-13
Adjusting the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-16Valve clearance  ........................... 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free 
play ........................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light 
switch (FZ1-N) ........................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch 
(FZ1-NA) ................................... 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 .......................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the 
drive chain  ................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and shift pedals  .............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and clutch levers  ............ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the 
sidestand .................................. 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering  .................. 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery ......................................... 6-28
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13444
Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10861
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the motorcycle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem 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 ofheat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalyticconverter.
EAU39322
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.1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34BBattery................................................... 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-19
Coolant.................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-23EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-7EXUP system ....................................... 3-26
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-27
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication 
chart ...................................................... 6-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting 
(FZ1-N) ............................................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch (FZ1-NA) .......... 6-20SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-26
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-28
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment (FZ1-N) .............. 3-21
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-35TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
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