2015 YAMAHA FZ8 S rear shock

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-3
Controls and instruments ............... 2-5
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
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Seats ............................................ 3-18
Storage compartment .................. 3-19
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-20
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-22 Luggage strap holders .................. 3-24
Sidestand ...................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-25
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 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 ..... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-18 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-22
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive chain slack........................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-31
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31
Checking the steering................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-33
Battery .......................................... 6-33U42PE4E0.book Page 1 Wedne sday, August 6, 2014 3:25 PM

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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2nd:2.063 (33/16)
3rd: 1.762 (37/21)
4th:
1.522 (35/23)
5th: 1.350 (27/20)
6th: 1.208 (29/24)
Chassis:Frame type:Diamond
Caster angle: 25.00 °
Trail:
109 mm (4.3 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT021F BBRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT021R BB
Loa din g:Maximum load:
FZ8-S 195 kg (430 lb)
FZ8-SA 190 kg (419 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition: FZ8-S 90–195 kg (198–430 lb)
FZ8-SA 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding: Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT3.50Rear 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 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
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10-1
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INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-38BBattery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-25
Brake lever............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowling and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-8DDimmer switch...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-28
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-27EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-18 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-11
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-31
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 ................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-11
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-37
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 ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-8
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-12RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-20SSafety 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 .... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-32
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment........................... 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-40TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ............. 6-38
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-29
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-19
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