Yamaha FZ1 User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
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WARNING
_
Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
_
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the
steering.
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Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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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