Replacing The Auxiliary Light Bulb; Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha FZ8-N Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb
If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See
page 6-31.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
socket (together with the coupler
and bulb) by turning the socket
counterclockwise.
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1. Coupler
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1
1. Auxiliary light bulb
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Coupler
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
coupler and bulb) by pushing it in
and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.
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Supporting the motorcycle

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Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der 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
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