Yamaha FZ1 User Manual

6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Periodic maintenance ..........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission
control system ...................................................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-5
Removing and installing panels ...........................6-8
Checking the spark plugs ..................................6-10
Canister (for California only) ..............................6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................6-12
Coolant ..............................................................6-15
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-19
Adjusting the carburetors ...................................6-21
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-22
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-22
Tires ...................................................................6-23
Cast wheels .......................................................6-26
Accessories and replacement parts ..................6-26
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-27
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-27
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-28
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-29
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-29
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-30
Drive chain slack ................................................6-31
Lubricating the drive chain ................................ 6-32
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-33
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-33
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-33
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-34
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
idestand .......................................................... 6-34
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-35
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-35
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-36
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-36
Battery ............................................................... 6-37
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-38
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-39
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb ........................ 6-41
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-41
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-42
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-43
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-45
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-46
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Yamaha FZ1 Specifications

General

Displacement	998cc
Bore x Stroke	77.0 mm x 53.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	190/50-ZR17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder
Ignition	TCI
Front Suspension	43mm inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Dual 320mm disc
Rear Brakes	245mm disc
Wheelbase	1, 460 mm (57.5 in)
Seat Height	815 mm (32.1 in)
Fuel Capacity	18 liters (4.8 gallons)
Curb Weight	487 lb
Torque	106 Nm (78.2 ft lbs) @ 8, 000 rpm
Length	2, 140 mm (84.3 in)
Width	770 mm (30.3 in)
Ground Clearance	135mm (5.3 inches)
Wet Weight	487 lb