Table Of Contents - Yamaha FZ8NA Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................4-5
Handlebar switches ........................4-8
Clutch lever .....................................4-9
Shift pedal .......................................4-9
Brake lever ...................................4-10
Brake pedal ..................................4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................4-10
Fuel ...............................................4-11
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................4-12
Catalytic converter ........................4-13
Seats ............................................4-14
Storage compartment ...................4-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-16
Luggage strap holders ..................4-17
Sidestand ..................................... 4-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-18
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing
the panel ..................................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-9
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-11
Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 7-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-17
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires ............................................. 7-18
Cast wheels ................................. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Brake light switches ..................... 7-22
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ........................ 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-27
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-27
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 7-27
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 7-28
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 7-29
Checking the front fork ................. 7-29
Checking the steering .................. 7-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-30
Battery ......................................... 7-30
Replacing the fuses ..................... 7-32
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 7-33