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Yamaha · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

FZ-10

Library entry covers 2017

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Yamaha FZ-10 2017 Owner's Manual B67-28199-10 (US, English), periodic maintenance charts pp.8-3 to 8-8, TIPs pp.8-3 and 8-8

Factory owner's handbook. Covers FZ-10; 2017 US owner's manual B67-28199-10, English. Chart columns initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, then 4000/8000/12000/16000/20000 mi (7000/13000/19000/25000/31000 km) or 6/12/18/24/30 months; no separate annual check column. TIP: from 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months. Chain final drive.

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70 items for a 2017 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2017 Yamaha FZ-10

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 500 mi

1 item

Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (check chain slack, alignment and condition; adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly). Factory: Every 500 mi (800 km) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or riding in wet areas, printed as text; not a dealer item (p.8-6)

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

28 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change, warm engine before draining). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) initial, then 4000/8000/12000/16000/20000 mi (7000-31000 km) or 6-30 months; not a dealer item (p.8-7)
Chassis fasteners (check all chassis fitting and fasteners, correct if necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-6)
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather system (check breather hose for cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-3)
Exhaust system (check for leakage, tighten if necessary, replace gasket(s) if necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-3)
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (check hoses for cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-7)
Lights, signals and switches (check operation, adjust headlight beam)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) initial; dealer item (p.8-8)
Shift pedal pivot shaft (apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; not a dealer item (p.8-6)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle grip (check operation, check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary, lubricate cable and grip housing). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-7)
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (check fuel hoses for cracks or damage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi (7000-31000 km); not at 600 mi initial; dealer item (p.8-3)
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel injection (adjust synchronization). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-3)
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch (check operation, adjust or replace cable). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) initial; dealer item (p.8-5)
Clutch lever pivot shaft (apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; not a dealer item (p.8-6)
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check bearing assemblies for looseness). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) initial; dealer item (p.8-6)
Front fork (check operation and for oil leakage, replace if necessary)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; no fork oil change interval printed; dealer item (p.8-7)
Steering damper (check operation and for oil leakage)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-6)
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand pivot (check operation, apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; not a dealer item (p.8-6)
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assembly (check operation and for oil leakage, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-7)
Sidestand switch (check operation and replace if necessary)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) initial; dealer item (p.8-7)
Swingarm pivot bearings (check operation and for excessive play)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-6)
Brake lever pivot shaft (apply silicone grease lightly)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; not a dealer item (p.8-6)
Brake pedal pivot shaft (apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; not a dealer item (p.8-6)
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front brake (check operation, fluid level and for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary). Factory: Every column incl. initial; dealer item (p.8-5)
Front and rear brake switches (check operation)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) initial; dealer item (p.8-7)
Rear brake (check operation, fluid level and for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Every column incl. initial; dealer item (p.8-5)
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check bearings for smooth operation, replace if necessary). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-5)
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (check tread depth and for damage, replace if necessary, check air pressure, correct if necessary). Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-5)
Wheels (check runout and for damage, replace if necessary)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Marked 4000-20000 mi; not at initial; dealer item (p.8-5)
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control cables (apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly). Factory: Every column incl. 600 mi (1000 km) initial; dealer item (p.8-7)

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 8,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

Air induction system (check the air cut-off valve, reed valve and hose for damage, replace any damaged parts if necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 12000 and 20000 mi (19000/31000 km; 18/30 months) only; dealer item (p.8-4)
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (check condition, adjust gap and clean). Factory: Marked at 4000, 12000 and 20000 mi (7000/19000/31000 km; 6/18/30 months); dealer item (p.8-3)
Rear suspension link pivots (check operation, correct if necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 8000 and 16000 mi (13000/25000 km; 12/24 months) only; no lubrication interval printed; dealer item (p.8-7)
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter cartridge (replace). Factory: Marked at 600 mi (1000 km) initial, 8000 mi (13000 km, 12 months) and 16000 mi (25000 km, 24 months); dealer item (p.8-7)
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (replace). Factory: Marked at 8000 and 16000 mi (13000/25000 km; 12/24 months); dealer item (p.8-3)
Evaporative emission control system, California only (check control system for damage, replace if necessary)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Marked at 12000 and 20000 mi (19000/31000 km; 18/30 months) only; dealer item (p.8-4)

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

EXUP system (check operation, cable free play and pulley position)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Marked at 600 mi (1000 km) initial, then every 12000 mi (19000 km), printed as text; dealer item (p.8-7)

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (change coolant). Factory: Marked at 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months only; dealer item (p.8-7)

Every 16,000 mi

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: Every 16000 mi (25000 km), printed as text; dealer item (p.8-6)

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 24,000 mi

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element (replace). Factory: Every 24000 mi (37000 km), printed as text; dealer item (p.8-5). TIP p.8-8: disposable oil-coated paper element, must not be cleaned with compressed air; replace more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 26,600 mi

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance (check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold). Factory: Every 26600 mi (42000 km), printed as text; dealer item (p.8-3)

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 32,000 mi

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm pivot bearings (moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease). Factory: Every 32000 mi (50000 km), printed as text; dealer item (p.8-6)

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

3 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (change). Factory: Every 2 years, printed as text; dealer item (p.8-5). TIP p.8-8: every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid; always change the fluid after disassembling master cylinders and calipers

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses (replace). Factory: Every 4 years, printed as text; check for cracks or damage and for correct routing and clamping marked 4000-20000 mi; dealer item (p.8-5). TIP p.8-8: replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.