🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Yamaha Model: FZR400 Year: 1987 Product Type: Full Service Repair Manual Codes Internal Model Code: Likely chassis and engine codes specific to the FZR400 1987 model will be detailed within the manual. 👋 Introduction Market Position Category: Performance Sportbike Target Audience: Enthusiasts and owners seeking to maintain, repair, or restore the Yamaha FZR400 1987 model. Competitive Analysis Competitors 1987: Honda CBR400RR (NC23), Kawasaki ZXR400, Suzuki GSX-R400 (GK73A). Key Features Design Philosophy: The FZR400 was designed as a lightweight, agile, and technologically advanced sportbike for its era, competing in the highly popular 400cc class, particularly in markets like Japan. Manual Value Proposition: Provides professional-level repair and maintenance information, empowering owners to perform tasks typically reserved for dealerships, saving time and money. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas General Coverage: Comprehensive coverage for repair, maintenance, rebuilding, refurbishing, and restoration of the Yamaha FZR400 1987. Specific Systems: Engine, transmission, chassis, electrical system, suspension, brakes, fuel system, cooling system, exhaust system, bodywork, diagnostics. Page Count Estimated Page Count: While not explicitly stated, typical full service repair manuals of this era for motorcycles of this complexity often range from 300-600 pages. Manual Type Type: Full Service Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Detailed disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of engine components including cylinders, pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, valves, and lubrication system. Fuel System: Carburetor tuning, cleaning, rebuilding, fuel pump operation, fuel filter replacement, and fuel line inspection. Electrical System: Comprehensive wiring diagrams, troubleshooting electrical faults, ignition system diagnosis, charging system testing, starter motor, lighting, and instrumentation. Suspension: Front fork disassembly, seal replacement, oil level and type specification, rear shock absorber inspection and adjustment. Brakes: Brake caliper overhaul, hydraulic system bleeding, pad replacement, disc inspection, and master cylinder service. Transmission: Gearbox disassembly, inspection of gears and shift drum, clutch operation, adjustment, and replacement of clutch components. Procedures Included Maintenance: Regular service schedules, oil changes, filter replacements, chain adjustment, spark plug replacement, and general lubrication. Troubleshooting: Systematic approach to diagnosing common problems and fault finding for various components and systems. Diagnostics: Detailed diagnostic procedures for engine performance, electrical issues, and mechanical faults. Rebuilds: Complete engine and transmission rebuild procedures with detailed specifications. Technical Depth Depth: Designed for both professional technicians and experienced DIY mechanics, covering everything from basic maintenance to complex internal repairs and diagnostics. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Format: PDF Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader, WinRAR (for extraction if applicable) Print Quality Printability: Full Printable - All pages are printable. Binding Type Type: Digital Download (PDF) - no physical binding. Paper Type Type: N/A (Digital Product) Delivery Method: Instant Download Compatibility Operating Systems: All Versions of Windows & Mac ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Type: 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve per cylinder inline-four. Displacement: 399 cc Bore X Stroke: 56.0 mm x 40.4 mm Compression Ratio: 11.5:1 (typical for this model) Performance Horsepower: Approximately 50-55 HP at 12,000 RPM (market dependent, often restricted in some regions). Torque: Approximately 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) at 10,000 RPM (market dependent). Fuel System Carburetion: Four Mikuni VM or BS series carburetors (specific model may vary, typically 34mm or 36mm). Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline, 91-98 octane rating recommended. Ignition System: Digital CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition) 🔧 Transmission Standard Type: 6-speed constant mesh Clutch: Wet, multiple-disc Features Gear Ratios: Specific gear ratios will be detailed in the manual for each gear. Final Drive: O-ring sealed chain Fluid Specifications Transmission Oil: Yamalube 4 (or equivalent SAE 20W-40 or 10W-40 motorcycle oil) - Specific capacity and type detailed in manual. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: Approx. 2,070 mm (81.5 in) Width: Approx. 740 mm (29.1 in) Height: Approx. 1,155 mm (45.5 in) Wheelbase: Approx. 1,385 mm (54.5 in) Weights Dry Weight: Approx. 167 kg (368 lbs) Wet Weight: Approx. 185 kg (408 lbs) (with all fluids) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Crash Test Data: Motorcycle crash test data for this era is not standardized in the same way as automobiles. The manual will focus on mechanical safety and reliable operation. Active Features Braking System: Dual front disc brakes, single rear disc brake. Suspension Stability: Advanced suspension design for its class, providing stable handling and braking performance. Passive Features Lighting: Halogen headlamp, tail light, and turn signals. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Features: Basic analog instrumentation: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge, indicator lights. Driver Assistance Features: No electronic driver assistance systems typical of modern vehicles. Focus is on mechanical and electrical systems. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Recommended every 3,000-5,000 km (1,800-3,000 miles) or annually, whichever comes first. Manual will specify exact interval. Chain Maintenance: Lubrication and tension adjustment every 500-1,000 km (300-600 miles). Spark Plug Replacement: Typically every 10,000-15,000 km (6,000-9,000 miles). Manual will provide exact type and gap. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil: Yamalube 4 (or equivalent SAE 20W-40 or 10W-40 motorcycle oil)....
The FZR400 was designed as a lightweight, agile, and technologically advanced sportbike for its era, competing in the highly popular 400cc class, particularly in markets like Japan.
Manual Value Proposition:
Provides professional-level repair and maintenance information, empowering owners to perform tasks typically reserved for dealerships, saving time and money.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
General Coverage:
Comprehensive coverage for repair, maintenance, rebuilding, refurbishing, and restoration of the Yamaha FZR400 1987.
While not explicitly stated, typical full service repair manuals of this era for motorcycles of this complexity often range from 300-600 pages.
Manual Type
Type:
Full Service Repair Manual
Language
Language:
English
Format
Format:
PDF
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Engine:
Detailed disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of engine components including cylinders, pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, valves, and lubrication system.
Fuel System:
Carburetor tuning, cleaning, rebuilding, fuel pump operation, fuel filter replacement, and fuel line inspection.
Electrical System:
Comprehensive wiring diagrams, troubleshooting electrical faults, ignition system diagnosis, charging system testing, starter motor, lighting, and instrumentation.
Suspension:
Front fork disassembly, seal replacement, oil level and type specification, rear shock absorber inspection and adjustment.
Brakes:
Brake caliper overhaul, hydraulic system bleeding, pad replacement, disc inspection, and master cylinder service.
Transmission:
Gearbox disassembly, inspection of gears and shift drum, clutch operation, adjustment, and replacement of clutch components.
Procedures Included
Maintenance:
Regular service schedules, oil changes, filter replacements, chain adjustment, spark plug replacement, and general lubrication.
Troubleshooting:
Systematic approach to diagnosing common problems and fault finding for various components and systems.
Diagnostics:
Detailed diagnostic procedures for engine performance, electrical issues, and mechanical faults.
Rebuilds:
Complete engine and transmission rebuild procedures with detailed specifications.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Designed for both professional technicians and experienced DIY mechanics, covering everything from basic maintenance to complex internal repairs and diagnostics.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Format:
PDF
Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader, WinRAR (for extraction if applicable)
Print Quality
Printability:
Full Printable - All pages are printable.
Binding Type
Type:
Digital Download (PDF) - no physical binding.
Paper Type
Type:
N/A (Digital Product)
Delivery
Method:
Instant Download
Compatibility
Operating Systems:
All Versions of Windows & Mac
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Type:
4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve per cylinder inline-four.
Displacement:
399 cc
Bore X Stroke:
56.0 mm x 40.4 mm
Compression Ratio:
11.5:1 (typical for this model)
Performance
Horsepower:
Approximately 50-55 HP at 12,000 RPM (market dependent, often restricted in some regions).
Torque:
Approximately 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) at 10,000 RPM (market dependent).
Fuel System
Carburetion:
Four Mikuni VM or BS series carburetors (specific model may vary, typically 34mm or 36mm).
Specific gear ratios will be detailed in the manual for each gear.
Final Drive:
O-ring sealed chain
Fluid Specifications
Transmission Oil:
Yamalube 4 (or equivalent SAE 20W-40 or 10W-40 motorcycle oil) - Specific capacity and type detailed in manual.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
Approx. 2,070 mm (81.5 in)
Width:
Approx. 740 mm (29.1 in)
Height:
Approx. 1,155 mm (45.5 in)
Wheelbase:
Approx. 1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Weights
Dry Weight:
Approx. 167 kg (368 lbs)
Wet Weight:
Approx. 185 kg (408 lbs) (with all fluids)
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Crash Test Data:
Motorcycle crash test data for this era is not standardized in the same way as automobiles. The manual will focus on mechanical safety and reliable operation.
Active Features
Braking System:
Dual front disc brakes, single rear disc brake.
Suspension Stability:
Advanced suspension design for its class, providing stable handling and braking performance.
Passive Features
Lighting:
Halogen headlamp, tail light, and turn signals.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Features:
Basic analog instrumentation: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge, indicator lights.
Driver Assistance
Features:
No electronic driver assistance systems typical of modern vehicles. Focus is on mechanical and electrical systems.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Recommended every 3,000-5,000 km (1,800-3,000 miles) or annually, whichever comes first. Manual will specify exact interval.
Chain Maintenance:
Lubrication and tension adjustment every 500-1,000 km (300-600 miles).
Spark Plug Replacement:
Typically every 10,000-15,000 km (6,000-9,000 miles). Manual will provide exact type and gap.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil:
Yamalube 4 (or equivalent SAE 20W-40 or 10W-40 motorcycle oil). Capacity approximately 3.2 liters with filter change.
Coolant:
Permanent type antifreeze/coolant (50/50 mix with distilled water). Manual will specify type and capacity.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.
Known Issues
Carburetor Issues:
Carburetors can become gummed up if the bike sits for extended periods, leading to rough idling or poor performance. Regular cleaning and synchronization are key.
Charging System:
Stator or regulator/rectifier failures can occur with age, leading to battery drain. The manual will detail testing procedures.
Valve Adjustment:
Valve clearances require periodic checking and adjustment as per the service schedule to maintain optimal engine performance and longevity. The manual will detail the procedure and specifications.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Yamaha Legacy:
Yamaha Motor Company has a long and storied history in motorcycle manufacturing, known for innovation, performance, and racing success across various disciplines.
Model Evolution
Fzr Series:
The FZR series represented Yamaha's push into the cutting-edge sportbike market of the late 1980s and early 1990s, featuring innovative technologies like the Deltabox frame and five-valve heads (on larger displacements).
Production
Production Years:
The FZR400 was produced primarily in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with the 1987 model being one of the earlier iterations.
Manufacturing Location:
Japan
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Motorcycle Press:
The FZR400 was generally well-received by motorcycle press for its handling and sporty performance in the 400cc class, often praised as a competent alternative to larger displacement bikes.