2003 YAMAHA YFM350R length

4-33 1. Special wrench
1. Clé spéciale
1. Llave especial
A. Spring length
A. Longueur du ressort
A. Longitud del muelle
NOTE:_ A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment. _3. The length of the spring (installed) changes
1 mm per turn of the adjusting ring.CAUTION:_ Never attempt to turn the adjusting ring be-
yond the maximum or minimum settings. _4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.Measurement
A:
Installed length:
Standard: 228.5 mm
Minimum (hard): 220.5 mm
Maximum (soft): 235.5 mm
Tightening torque:
51 Nm (5.1 m·kgf)
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-41–8-51
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-59
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable length. 8-53–8-55
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13–5-15,
8-15–8-23
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-15, 8-61–8-65
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-17, 8-39
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19–5-25,
8-73–8-75
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-57, 8-87–8-97
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-19, 8-77–8-83
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8-53 A. Cable length
A. Longueur de câble
A. Longitud del cable
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly. The cable
length
A should be adjusted to 46–50 mm.
1. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt
at the clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt at
the rear brake caliper.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction
a to increase the cable length or in
direction
b to decrease the cable length.NOTE:_ If the cable cannot be adjusted to specification,
consult a Yamaha dealer. _
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL YFM350X
Dimension:
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Seat height
Wheel base
Ground clearance
Minimum turning radius1,840 mm
1,080 mm
1,080 mm
765 mm
1,200 mm
125 mm
3,500 mm
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 191 kg
Engine:
Type
Cylinder arrangement
Displacement
Bore
× Stroke
Compression ratio
Starting system
Lubrication systemAir-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Forward inclined single cylinder
348 cm
3
83.0
× 64.5 mm
9.2 : 1
Electric starter
Wet sump
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