2003 YAMAHA TTR90 wheel

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
*: Since these items requires special tools data and technical skills, they should be serviced.
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: For USA
SERVICE NOTES:

No. 1. DRIVE CHAIN: In addition to tension and alignment, chain must be lubricated every
0.5 ~ 1.0 hour. If unit is subjected to extremely hard usage and wet weather riding, chain
must be checked constantly. See “Lubrication Intervals” for additional details.
No. 2. AIR FILTER: Remove and clean filter every 20 ~ 40 hours.
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
* Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.
SidestandCheck operation.
Lubricate and repair if necessary.
* Spark arrester
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Clean.
* Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.
Correct accordingly.
*Rear shock
absorber assemblyCheck operation and shock absorber for oil
leakage.
Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
BatteryCheck terminal for corrosion.
Clean if necessary.
Item Routine Page
Brake Check operation/adjustment. P3-11
Engine oil Change oil as required. P3-5 ~ 7
Drive chain Check alignment/adjustment/lubrication. P3-12 ~ 13
Spark plug Check color/condition. P3-19
Throttle Check for proper throttle cable operation. P3-3
Air filter Foam type – must be clean and damp oil always P3-3 ~ 4
Wheels and tires Check pressure/runout/spoke tightness/bead stopper/axle nuts. P3-14 ~ 15
Fittings/fasteners Check all – tighten as necessary. P2-13 Dealer
NoteItem Checks and maintenance jobsInitial Every
10 hours
(1 month)60 hours
(6 months)120 hours
(12 months)
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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Drive chain slack a
In the center between the drive axle
and rear wheel axle.
Out of specification → Adjust.
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the tight-
est point. Check and/or adjust chain slack with
rear wheel in this “tight chain” position.
Drive chain slack:
40 ~ 53 mm (1.6 ~ 2.1 in)
3. Adjust:
Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
Loosen the wheel axle nut 1 and locknuts
2.
Adjust chain slack by turning the adjusters
3.
To tighten →Turn adjuster 3 clockwise.
To loosen →Turn adjuster 3 counter-
clockwise and push wheel
forward.
Turn each adjuster exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment.
(There are marks a on each side of chain
puller alignment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
CAUTION:
Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
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ADJFRONT FORK INSPECTION/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Tighten the wheel axle nut while pushing
down the drive chain.
T R..
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m • kg, 43 ft • lb)
Tighten the locknuts.
T R..
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage → Repair
or replace.
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
Rear shock absorber
Refer to “SWINGARM” section in the
CHAPTER 5.
3. Remove:
Spring guide 1
NOTE:
While compressing the spring, remove the
spring guide.

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ADJSPOKES INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING/WHEEL INSPECTION/
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
SPOKES INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING
1. Inspect:
Spokes 1
Bend/damage → Replace.
Loose spoke → Retighten.
2. Tighten:
Spokes
NOTE:
Be sure to retighten these spokes before and
after break-in. After a practice or a race check
spokes for looseness.
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
EC36T000
WHEEL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Wheel runout
Elevate the wheel and turn it.
Abnormal runout → Replace.
2. Inspect:
Bearing 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:
Steering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gen-
tly rock the fork assembly back and
forth.
Free play → Adjust steering head.

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ENGKICK AXLE
KICK AXLE
Extent of removal:1 Kick axle removal2 Kick axle disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
KICK AXLE REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
Preparation for removal Crankcase cover (right) Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
1 Kick axle assembly 1
2 Circlip 2
3 Spring cover 1
4 Torsion spring 1
5 Spring guide 1
6 Circlip 1
7 Ratchet wheel 1
8 Clip 1
9 Circlip 1
10 Washer/wave washer 1/1
11 Kick gear 1
12Kick axle
1
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ENGCDI MAGNETO AND STARTER CLUTCH
CDI MAGNETO AND STARTER CLUTCH
Extent of removal:1 Pickup coil/stator removal2 Rotor removal
3 Starter clutch/wheel gear removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CDI MAGNETO AND STATOR
REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Fuel tank
Crankcase cover (left) Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
1 CDI magneto coupler 1
2 Pickup coil/stator assembly 1
3 Rotor nut 1
Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 4 Rotor 1
5 Woodruff key 1
6 Shaft 1
7 Idler gear 1
8 Starter clutch/wheel gear 1/1
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ENGCDI MAGNETO AND STARTER CLUTCH
REMOVAL POINTS
Rotor
1. Remove:
Rotor nut 1
Washer 2
NOTE:
Loosen the rotor nut while holding the rotor
with sheave holder 3.
Do not allow the sheave holder to touch the
projection on the rotor.
Sheave holder:
YS-1880-A/90890-01701
2. Remove:
Rotor 1
Woodruff key
NOTE:
Use the flywheel puller 2.
Center the flywheel puller over the rotor.
Make sure after installing the holding bolts
that the clearance between the flywheel
puller and the rotor is the same everywhere.
If necessary, one holding bolt may be turned
out slightly to adjust the flywheel puller’s
position.
CAUTION:
Cover the crankshaft end with the box
wrench for protection.
Flywheel puller:
YU-33270-B/90890-01362

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ENG
INSPECTION
Starter clutch
1. Inspect:
Starter idle gear teeth a
Starter drive gear teeth b
Starter wheel gear teeth c
Burrs/chips/roughness/wear →
Replace.
2. Check:
Starter clutch operation
Push the dowel pins to the arrow direc-
tion.
Unsmooth operation → Replace.
Checking steps:
Hold the starter clutch.
When turning the starter wheel gear clock-
wise Å, the starter clutch and the starter
wheel gear should be engaged.
If not, the starter clutch is faulty. Replace
it.
When turning the starter wheel gear coun-
terclockwise ı, it should turn freely.
If not, the starter clutch is faulty. Replace
it.
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Starter clutch
1. Install:
Starter clutch 1
1T R..14 Nm (1.4 m · kg, 10 ft · lb)
2. Unloosen the starter clutch assembly by
using the center punch.
CDI MAGNETO AND STARTER CLUTCH