About the Yamaha FZ700
Three focused service jobs for a 1987 FZ700: valve-cover sealing, forks and brakes.
For an FZ700 returning to regular use, a clear repair list starts with the location of each problem. Oil at the valve-cover joint calls for different sealing parts from a leaking fork; brake-pad replacement starts with the fitted caliper. The highlighted products all carry an explicit FZ700 1987 application.
Identify the sealing joint before choosing a gasket
The featured valve-cover gasket seals that cover joint. Plan any other seals or gaskets around the assemblies actually being opened. For fork work, compare the installed fork and seal specification; for brake service, match the caliper, pad outline and required position.
Know your FZ700 before choosing partsFZ700 repair checkpoints
Use the checkpoints below to prepare the parts list for your repair.
Model name
FZ700 versus FZX700
These are separate model labels. Use the FZ700 line for an FZ700, even when the same product includes both.
Engine sealing
Valve cover versus engine set
A valve-cover gasket seals one joint. It is not a complete engine gasket set and does not establish other seals or hardware.
Fork assembly
1987 frame, original fork?
The featured fork-seal application is FZ700 1987. A donor fork needs the seal specification for that fork.
Identify your motorcycle before orderingFZ700 identification checklist
Record the motorcycle’s identification and check for replacement assemblies before choosing service parts.
- Read the complete FZ700 identification and year; keep the X if your motorcycle is actually an FZX700.
- For a valve-cover leak, confirm the source of the oil and identify the cover and sealing surfaces involved.
- Compare fork seals and brake friction parts against the installed fork and caliper, particularly on a converted front end.
Contact PartsNMore with the model year, frame and engine markings and clear photos of the component being repaired.