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

FZ8 (779 cc)

Library entry covers 2010-2015

30 factory 25 guideline

Published source

Yamaha 2011 FZ8 Owner's Manual LIT-11626-24-07, Periodic maintenance charts pp.7-3 to 7-8

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2011 (FZ8, US owner's manual LIT-11626-24-07, printed Oct 2010).

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55 items for a 2012 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

2012 Yamaha FZ8 (779 cc)

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

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

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Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

2 items

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (check slack, alignment; adjust and lubricate). Factory: Every 500 mi (800 km) and after washing or riding in rain

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

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

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

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

Rear suspension and frame

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Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

17 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (change, warm engine before draining). Factory: Cols 600mi(1000km)/1mo initial, then 4000mi(7000km)/6mo spacing to 20000mi
Chassis fasteners (check all fittings and fasteners)

Engine

Factory

Factory: 4000mi columns
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather system (check hose, replace if necessary). Factory: 4000mi columns
Exhaust system (check for leakage, tighten, replace gaskets)

Engine

Factory

Factory: 4000mi columns
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system hoses (check cracks or damage). Factory: 4000mi columns
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle grip (check free play, lubricate cable and housing). Factory: 4000mi columns
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel injection (check and adjust idle speed and synchronization). Factory: Every column incl. initial; from 24000mi repeat from 8000mi
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. initial
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check assemblies for looseness). Factory: Every column incl. initial
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork (check operation and oil leakage). Factory: 4000mi columns
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm pivot bearings (check assemblies for looseness). Factory: 4000mi columns
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand pivot (check operation, lubricate). Factory: 4000mi columns
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber assembly (check operation and oil leakage). Factory: 4000mi columns
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front/rear brake (check operation, fluid level, leakage; pads). Factory: Every column incl. initial
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check smooth operation). Factory: 4000mi columns
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (check tread depth, damage, pressure). Factory: 4000mi columns
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control cables (apply chain and cable lube or engine oil). Factory: Every column incl. initial

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

3 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
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

5 items

Air induction system (check cut-off valve, reed valve, hose)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Marked at 12000mi and 20000mi
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (check condition, adjust gap and clean). Factory: Checked at 4000mi, 12000mi, 20000mi
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter cartridge (replace). Factory: Marked initial, 8000mi and 16000mi
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs (replace). Factory: Replace every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension link pivots (check operation). Factory: Marked at 8000mi and 16000mi

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

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (moderately repack, lithium-soap grease). Factory: Every 12000 mi (19000 km)

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 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)

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 when engine is cold). Factory: Every 26600 mi (42000 km)

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system (change ethylene glycol anti-freeze coolant). Factory: Every 24 months; marked at 16000mi/24-month column
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake master cylinder and caliper internal components (replace). Factory: Every two years (TIP under chart)
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (change). Factory: Every two years (TIP under chart)

Every 4 years

2 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses (replace). Factory: Every 4 years

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.