2013 YAMAHA FZ8 N bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing the fuses .......................6-32
Replacing the headlight bulb.........6-35
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ............................................6-37
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ............................................6-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ............................................6-38
Replacing the license plate light bulb ............................................6-39
Supporting the motorcycle............6-39
Front wheel
(for non-ABS models).................6-40
Rear wheel
(for non-ABS models).................6-42
Troubleshooting ............................6-43
Troubleshooting charts .................6-45
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE ..........................................7-1
Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............9-1
Identification numbers .....................9-1
INDEX ...............................................10-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-35
6
EAU49654
Replacing the hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the g lass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the head light bul b
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specified .
1. Remove the headlight unit top
cover by removing its bolts.
2. Remove the bolt behind the head- light unit as shown. 3. Remove the headlight unit bolts.
4. Disconnect the coupler, then take
off the headlight unit from the ve-
hicle.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight unit top cover
2. Bolt
2
1
1. Bolt
1. Bolt
1
1
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6-36
65. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
then remove the headlight bulb
cover.
6. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, then remove the burnt-out bulb. 7. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, then secure it with the
bulb holder.
8. Install the headlight bulb cover, then connect the headlight cou-
pler.
9. Connect the coupler, then insert the projection on the headlight
unit into the grommet on the vehi-
cle to fit the headlight unit in its
original position. 10. Install the headlight unit bolts.
11. Install the bolt behind the head-
light unit.
12. Place the top cover in its original position, and then install its bolts.
1. Coupler
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1
1
2
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1
2
1. Projection
2. Grommet
2
1
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6-37
6
13. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU50771
Replacin g the auxiliary li ght
b ul bIf the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-35.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light coupler (together with the socket and
bulb) by turning the coupler coun-
terclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the coupler (together with
the socket and bulb) by turning it
clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.1. Auxiliary light coupler
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Auxiliary light coupler
1
2
3
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6-38
6
EAU24116
Replacing the tail/ brake li ght
b ul b1. 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 coun-
terclockwise.
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 passenger seat.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn si gnal li ght
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192]
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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6-39
6
EAU24314
Replacing the license plate
lig ht bul b1. 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. 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling 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 license plate light unit by installing the screws.
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under 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
1. Screw
2. License plate light unit
1. License plate light bulb
2. License plate light bulb socket
1
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Charging system:AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting: 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-NA 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 motor fuse: 10.0 A × 2
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: FZ8-NA 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: FZ8-NA 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
FZ8-NA 20.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
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10
INDEXAABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
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 ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-21
Brake light switches.............................. 6-22
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack................................... 6-25EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-16 Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ................................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Hazard switch....................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-35
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification 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 ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-39
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-24MMain 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 .........................3-8
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-12SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-18
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-22
Sidestand ..............................................3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-29
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-9
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-12
Steering, checking ................................6-30
Storage ...................................................7-3
Storage compartment ...........................3-19
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-39TTail/brake light bulb, replacing..............6-38
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-17
Tires ......................................................6-18
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
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