2001 YAMAHA WR 426F steering

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SPEC

CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
EC240000
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1
Hose guide
2
Brake hose
3
Regulator
4
Fuel tank breather hose
5
Oil tank breather hose
6
Clamp
7
“ENGINE STOP” button lead
8
Sub wire harness
9
Tail light lead
0
TPS (throttle position sensor) lead
A
Neutral switch lead
B
Oil hose
C
Cylinder head breather hose
D
CDI magneto lead
E
Hose holder
F
Clutch cable
G
Decompression cable
H
Lights switch lead
I
Carburetor breather hose
J
Overflow hose
K
Coolant reservoir tank breather hose

Pass the fuel tank breather
hose behind handlebar, then
insert it into the steering shaft
hole.
õ
Pass the decompression
cable, “ENGINE STOP” but-
ton lead and lights switch lead
under where the oil hose is
attached.
‚
Fasten the CDI magneto lead,
neutral switch lead “ENGINE
STOP” button lead and lights
switch lead to the frame with a
plastic locking tie.
ë
Pass the “ENGINE STOP” but-
ton lead and lights switch lead
along the inner side of the oil
tank breather hose.
ä
Fasten the sub wire harness,
“ENGINE STOP” button lead
and lights switch lead to the
frame in front of the protector
of the sub wire harness with a
plastic locking tie and cut off
the tie end.
ì
Pass the cylinder head
breather hose along the right
side of the oil tank breather
hose.
í
Fasten the sub wire harness
and “ENGINE STOP” button
lead to the frame with a plas-
tic locking tie and cut off the
tie end.
î
Pass the sub wire harness
between the engine brackets.

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INSP
ADJ

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
* marked: For USAFRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oil
Replace oil seal
c
cc
c
c
Suspension oil “01”
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST
SEAL
Clean and lube
cc
Lithium base grease
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect and adjust
Lube
Retighten
c
cc
cc
(After
rain ride)
c
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
CHAIN GUARD AND ROLLERS
Inspect
cc
SWINGARM
Inspect and retighten
cc
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Inspect and lube
cc
Molybdenum disulfide
grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play and retighten
Clean and lube
Replace bearing
cc
c
c
Lithium base grease
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pressure, wheel run-out,
tire wear and spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket bolt
Inspect bearings
Replace bearings
Lubricate
c
cc
c
c
cc
Lithium base grease
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE
Check routing and connection
Lubricate
c
cc
c
Yamaha cable lube or
SAE 10W-30 motor oil ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
or
500 km
(300 mi)Every
fifth
or
1,000 km
(600 mi)
As re-
quiredRemarks

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
EC320000
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
CoolantCheck that coolant is filled up to the radiator filler cap.
Check that the coolant level is correct in the coolant reservoir
tank.
Check the cooling system for leakage.P.3-5 ~ 9
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the
fuel line for leakage.P.1-13
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and
frame oil line for leakage.P.3-14 ~ 18
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-10
Throttle grip/HousingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.P.3-10 ~ 11
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and rear brake. P.3-26 ~ 32
ChainCheck chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain is lubri-
cated properly.P.3-33 ~ 35
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-42 ~ 44
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no
excessive play.P.3-44 ~ 45
Front forks and rear shock
absorberCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. P.3-35 ~ 42
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. Check
that they are not caught when the handlebars are turned or
when the front forks travel up and down.—
Muffler Check that the muffler is tightly mounted and has no cracks. —
Sprocket Check that the driven sprocket tightening bolt is not loose. P.3-33
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-46
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-18
Lead connectorsCheck that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly.P.1-6
SettingsIs the machine set suitably for the condition of the racing course
and weather or by taking into account the results of test runs
before racing? Are inspection and maintenance completely
done?P.7-1 ~ 22

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
2. Inspect:
lBearing free play
Exist play ® Replace.
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
lSteering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gen-
tly rock the fork assembly back and
forth.
Free play ® Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
lSteering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action ® Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
lSteering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
lRemove the headlight.
lRemove the handlebar and handle crown.
lLoosen the ring nut 1 using the ring nut
wrench 2.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
lTighten the ring nut 3 using ring nut
wrench 4.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the ring nut wrench
so that they form a right angle.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
T R..
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
lLoosen the ring nut one turn.
lRetighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
T R..
Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
lCheck the steering shaft by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
lInstall the handle crown 5, steering shaft
nut 6, handlebar 7, handlebar holder 8
and headlight 9.
NOTE:
lThe upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punched mark a for-
ward.
lInsert the end of fuel breather hose 0 into
the hole of the steering shaft.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder, and then tighten
the bolts on the rear side.
T R..
Steering shaft nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m • kg, 105 ft • lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
28 Nm (2.8 m • kg, 20 ft • lb)
Pinch bolt (handle crown):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Headlight:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)

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CHASHANDLEBAR
NOTE:
lThe “ENGINE STOP” button, clutch lever
holder, decompression lever holder and
clamp should be installed according to the
dimensions shown.
lPass the “ENGINE STOP” button lead in the
middle of the clutch holder.
9. Install:
lClutch cable 1
lDecompression cable 2
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
clutch cable end and decompression cable
end.
10. Adjust:
lClutch lever free play
Refer to “CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
lDecompression lever free play
Refer to “DECOMPRESSION LEVER
ADJUSTMENT” section in the CHAP-
TER 3.
B
2
1
11. Insert the end of the fuel breather hose
1 into the hole of the steering shaft.

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CHAS
EC560000
STEERING
Extent of removal:1 Under bracket removal2 Bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Headlight
Handlebar
Cable guide
Front fenderRefer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
1 Trip meter 1
2 Steering shaft nut 1
3 Front fork 2 Refer to “FRONT FORK” section.
4 Handle crown 1
5 Ring nut 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
6 Under bracket 1
7Ball race cover
1
2
1
STEERING

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CHASSTEERING
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
8 Bearing (upper) 1
9 Bearing (lower) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
10Ball race
2Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
2