
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 lights 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 hose and 
overflow hose  ............................3-18
Catalytic converters  ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-19
Storage compartment  ...................3-21
Rear view mirrors  .........................3-21
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-22 Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ................................... 3-24
Luggage strap holders  ................. 3-25
EXUP 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 ........................................... 5-2
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 panels  ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs  ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14 Adjusting the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free  play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free 
play ........................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free  play ........................................... 6-21
Brake light switches  (for ABS models)  ...................... 6-22
Brake light switches 
(for non-ABS models)  ............... 6-22
Checking the front and  rear brake pads  ........................ 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level  ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating  the drive chain  .......................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating 
the cables  ................................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating  the throttle grip and cable  ......... 6-27
Checking and lubricating  the brake and shift pedals  ........ 6-28
Checking and lubricating 
the brake and clutch levers  ...... 6-28U1CAE1E0.book  Page 1  Tuesday, September 13, 2011  5:02 PM 

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU50850
Storage compartment The storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-19.)
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.
This storage compartment is designed
to hold an optional genuine Yamaha
CYCLELOK. (Other locks may not fit.) When placing a CYCLELOK in the stor-
age compartment, securely fasten it
with the straps. When the CYCLELOK is not in the storage compartment, be
sure to secure the straps to prevent los-
ing them.
WARNING
EWA10961
●
Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for the storage com-
partment.
●
Do not exceed the maximum
load of FZ1-S 190 kg (419 lb)
FZ1-SA 184 kg (406 lb) for the
vehicle.
EAU39671
Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward or backward for park-
ing in narrow spaces. Fold the mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
WARNING
EWA14371
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
1. Storage compartment
1
1. CYCLELOK bar (optional)
2. Strap
3. Yamaha CYCLELOK (optional)
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
1
1
2
2
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-37BBattery................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals,  checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-21
Brake light switches  (for ABS models) ................................ 6-22
Brake light switches  (for non-ABS models) ......................... 6-22
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-29
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-21
Coolant.................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26 Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine stop switch................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system ....................................... 3-26FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-30
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and 
overflow hose ..................................... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
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 lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-36
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-8
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-30
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-21TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-36
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