Yamaha FZ1 1st Gen (2001-2005, carburettor) Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the Yamaha FZ1 1st gen made between 2001 and 2005, based on a carburettor-fed Yamaha R1 engine.

The first generation Yamaha FZ1 was also known as the FZ-S1000 Fazer in Europe, and is sometimes just called the “Fazer”.

It’s powered by a 998cc four-cylinder engine with DOHC and five valves per cylinder, a rarity in the inline four world. Yamaha later updated their R1 to four valves per cylinder, but the FZ1 remained a five-valve engine until being replaced by the Yamaha MT-10.

Yamaha didn’t update the first-generation FZ1 other than introducing the FZ-S1000S in 2005, with a black engine.

From 2006, Yamaha updated the second gen FZ1 with a 20-valve fuel-injected engine from a later R1.

Yamaha FZ1 1st gen 2001-2005
Yamaha FZ1 2005. (Yamaha photo)

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Yamaha FZ1 1st Gen Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the Yamaha FZ1 1st Gen.

The schedule below is adapted from the manual and simplified, combined into one table for ease of reading.

Notes on the maintenance schedule:

  • At the end of the maintenance schedule, keep following it in the pattern shown.
  • The break-in service is omitted (that period has passed).
  • Air filter: Later manuals recommend you don’t clean the air filter as you may damage it, and to replace it.

The below maintenance schedule for the 1st gen Yamaha FZ1 is from the US manual. The European manual has different service intervals.

mi x 100048121620
km x 1000713192531
months612182430Every
Change engine oil (warm engine before draining)
Replace engine oil filter
Check spark plugs, clean and adjust gap as necessary.
Replace spark plugs
Check and adjust valve clearance26600 mi (42000 km)
Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary
Replace fuel filter
Adjust carburettor sync.
Check and adjust engine idle speed
Clean air filter with compressed air (with care). Replace if necessary.
Note: Later FZ-1 manuals recommend replacing rather than cleaning.
Clean/replace more often if you ride in dust/rain
Check clutch operation. Adjust or replace cable.
Check front brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary.
Check rear brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary.
Check brake hoses for cracks or damage.Replace every 4 years
Replace brake hoses.4 years
Check wheel runout and for damage. Replace if necessary.
Check tire tread depth and for damage, replacing as needed.
Check wheel bearings for smooth operation. Replace if necessary.
Check swingarm bearing assemblies for looseness. Moderately repack (R) with lithium soap-based grease.
Repack swingarm bearing with lithium soap-based grease.
Check drive chain chain slack/alignment and condition. Adjust and lubricate (Motul Chain Paste)600 mi (1000 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
Check steering bearing assemblies for looseness.
Repack steering bearing with lithium-soap-based grease
Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. Tighten/replace if necessary.
Lubricate brake and clutch levers with lithium-soap-based grease lightly.
Lubricate brake and shift pedals with lithium soap-based grease lightly.
Check centre stand and side stand operation. Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Check side stand switch operation and replace if necessary.
Check fork operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary.
Check shock absorber operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary.
Lubricate rear suspension pivots with lithium-soap-based grease lightly
Check cooling system hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
Change coolant 2 years
Check brake switch operation (front and rear)
Lubricate control cables thoroughly (Protect All Cable Life)
* Check throttle operation and free play. Adjust as necessary.
* Lubricate throttle grip housing and cable.
Check lights, signals, and switches. Adjust headlight beam
Check crankcase breather hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary
Check exhaust system for leakage. Tighten if necessary, and replace gasket(s) if necessary
Check evap system (if fitted) for damage, repair/replace as needed
Check the air induction cut valve, reed valve, and hose for damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Yamaha FZ1 — Maintenance schedule table

About the Yamaha FZ1 1st Gen

Yamaha FZ-1 2001-2005 static lhs hi-res

The first generation Yamaha FZ1 was a very unique bike at the time, and remains an iconic shift in the way we understand naked versions of superbikes.

Its engine is based on the legendary Yamaha R1, but of course it is packaged in an upright chassis. This means it has a huge amount of horsepower (100+ kW or 140+ hp) and torque in a chassis that handles well and is comfortable enough to ride all day long.

The engine is the star of the show. It is a 998cc DOHC 20-valve liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine. Yamaha customised the cylinder head and intake ports for the FZ1, but otherwise a lot. ofit is straight out of the R1.

Fuelling for the FZ1 is out of four Mikuni BSR 37mm horizontally mounted carburettors, and a different airbox to the R1 as well. Even though this bike is carburettor fed, it has throttle position sensors so that ignition can be adjusted.

The engine is packed with tech to make sure it is punchy through the midrange as well as at the top end. It has ceramic composite cylinder bores (for better heat dissipation, resulting in more consistent power delivery), forged pistons, carburized connecting rods, and a lightweight clutch.

The Yamaha FZ1 also has an EXUP system (“Exhaust Ultimate Powervalve”) that adjusts exhaust flow depending on engine speed.

What makes the Yamaha FZ1 quite special is that it has very high-end running gear.

The suspension is fully adjustable at both ends. The front fork is a 43mm conventional (non-inverted) telescopic fork, and the rear is a link-type swingarm with a monoshock. Both units are made by SOQI, a Yamaha-owned suspension company.

On the front brakes, there are two 298mm discs with 4-piston monoblock calipers. The blue caps on the pistons remind you that they’re superbike spec.

So the Fazer is a powerful bike with great suspension components. It’s a lot heavier than its superbike companion, but it’s by no means slow and plodding. Thus, this isn’t a “standard” (despite being quite upright), as it’s too fast, but nor is it a “Streetfighter” (it’s too comfortable). Instead, the FZ1 blazes its own trail and is still a favourite — people have owned these early models for decades.

Manual for the Yamaha FZ1 1st Gen

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the Yamaha FZ1 1st Gen from 2005, but nothing substantive changed between then and the first year in 2001.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.

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