2000 YAMAHA TDM 850 height adjustment

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 6-5
Cowlings A and B ................................................. 6-5
Panels A and B ..................................................... 6-6
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-8
Cooling system ................................................... 6-10
Changing the coolant .......................................... 6-11
Air filter ............................................................... 6-13
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-15
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-15
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-16
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-16
Tires .................................................................... 6-17
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-19
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-20
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-21
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-22
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-23Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-23
Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-23
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-24
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-24
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-25
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-25
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-26
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-26
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-27
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-27
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-28
Battery................................................................ 6-28
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-29
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-30
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-31
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-32
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-33
Engine overheating ............................................ 6-34
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:@ If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained or the clutch does not work cor-
rectly, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
the internal clutch mechanism. @
EAU00712
Rear brake pedal height
adjustmentThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 29 mm below the top of the
footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
adjust it.
EW000109
WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the brake system. This air
must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system will
cause greatly diminished braking
capability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed
the system if necessary. @
a. Pedal height
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INDEX
RRear brake pedal ..................................... 3-9
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ...... 6-20
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-15
Rear suspension lubrication................... 6-26
Right view................................................ 2-2SSeat....................................................... 3-12
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-8
Sidestand .............................................. 3-17
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-17
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-26
Spark plugs ............................................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer ........................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) “ ”................................ 3-7
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-7
Steering inspection ................................ 6-27
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13TTachometer ............................................. 3-4
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........... 6-31
Throttle cable and grip lubrication .......... 6-25
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-16
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-33
Turn indicator lights ................................. 3-2
Turn signal light bulb replacement ......... 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-6VValve clearance adjustment .................. 6-16
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings ..................................... 6-28
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