2004 YAMAHA TT600RE ABS

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
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INSP
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly pressur-
ized nitrogen gas. For proper handling, read
and understand the following information
before handling the shock absorber. The man-
ufacturer cannot be held responsible for prop-
erty damage or personal injury that may result
from improper handling.
•Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
gas cylinder.
•Do not subject the shock absorber to an
open flame or other high heat sources,
otherwise it may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
•Do not deform or damage the gas cylinder
in any way, as this will result in poor damp-
ing performance.
This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting nut.
Never attempt to turn an adjusting mecha-
nism beyond the maximum or minimum set-
tings.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut
in direction a. To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension, turn the
adjusting nut in direction b.
CAUTION:
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
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NOTE:
•Use the special wrench included in the
owner's tool kit to make the adjustment.
•The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The longer distance A is, the lower the
spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the
higher the spring preload. With each com-
plete turn of the adjusting nut, distance A
changes by 1.5 mm.
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 217 mm
Standard:
Distance A = 211 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 205 mm
2. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
Always tighten the locknut against the adjust-
ing nut, and then tighten the locknut to the
specified torque.
CAUTION:Locknut:
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf)
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TYRE INSPECTION
3-43
Minimum track thickness:
(front and rear)
1,6 mm
NOTE:
These limits may be different by regulation from
country to country. If so, conform to the limits
specified by the regulations of your own country.
(1) Track thickness
(2) Side
(3) Wear indicators
WARNING
The use of worn tyres reduces stability and
may cause a loss of control.
It is not advisable to repair a punctured air
tube. If absolutely necessary, repair with the
utmost care and replace the tube as quickly as
possible with another with the same charac-
teristics.
4. Tighten:
•Valve stem lock nut
Lock nut (valve stem)
1.5 Nm (0.15 kgm)
REAR:
Manufacture Size Type
PIRELLI 90/90-21 54R MT70
MICHELIN 90/90-21 54S T63
Manufacture Size Type
PIRELLI 130/80-18 66R MT70
MICHELIN 130/80-18 66S T63
FRONT:
WARNING
After assembling the new tyres, drive slowly
to allow them to adapt well to the rim and yjus
ensure maximum holding.
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CHAS
FRONT FORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
FRONT FORK REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
FRONT FORK DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
FRONT FORK REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
OIL REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
CLEANING THE DUST SEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
SEAL AND BUSH REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
OIL LEAKAGE FROM DUST SEAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
ANOMALOUS HYDRAULIC BRAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
FRONT FORK INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
FRONT FORK INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
STEERING REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
STEERING INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
STEERING INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
NOTE ON DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
SWINGARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
SWINGARM REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
SWINGARM INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
LATERAL FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
SWINGARM INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
DRIVE CHAIN, DRIVE SPROCKET AND REAR WHEEL SPROCKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82
DRIVE CHAIN REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82
DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
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CHASFRONT BRAKE
4-9
Brake components must not be disassembled.
The builder declines every responsibility after
brake components disassembly (brake master
cylinder or brake caliper) or in case of use of
non original parts.
DO NOT:
•Remove brake components from the
motorcycle unless is absolutely necessary.
•Use solvents on internal brake compo-
nents.
•Use brake fluid already used for bleeding.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
the eyes as it may cause injury.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted or plastic parts as it may damage
them.
•Disconnect any hydraulic connection, other-
wise the whole system must be disassem-
bled, drained, cleaned, then properly filled
and bled after reassembly.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
It is unnecessary to disassemble the brake hose
to replace the pads.
NOTE:
•If you replace the pads, also replace the
springs.
•If one of the two pads has to be replaced
because it is worn, replace both.
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Remove:
•Caliper bracket fastening screws (1)
(deplace the caliper)
2. Remove:
•Pin retainers (2)
•Pad fastening pin (3)
•Brake pads (4)
•Pad springs (5)
•Caliper bracket (6)
Wear limit (a): 3.7 mm
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REAR BRAKE
4-30
CHAS
Brake components must not be disassem-
bled. The builder declines every responsibility
after brake components disassembly (brake
master cylinder or brake caliper) or in case of
use of non original parts.
DO NOT:
•Remove brake components from the
motorcycle unless is absolutely necessary.
•Use solvents on internal brake components.
•Use brake fluid already used for bleeding.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
the eyes as it may cause injury.
•Allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted or plastic parts as it may damage
them.
•Disconnect any hydraulic connection, other-
wise the whole system must be disassem-
bled, drained, cleaned, then properly filled
and bled after reassembly.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
It is unnecessary to disassemble the brake hose
to replace the pads.
NOTE:
•If you replace the pads, also replace the pad
support.
•If one of the two pads has to be replaced
because it is worn, replace both.
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Remove:
•Rear wheel (refer to “REAR WHEEL
REMOVAL” section).
•Bolt (caliper protector) (1)
•Brake caliper protector (2)
•Pad pin retainer (3)
•Brake pad pin (4)
Remove the caliper in the illustrated direc-
tion.
2. Remove:
•Brake pads (5)
•Pad support (6)
643
2
1
5
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CHASSTEERING
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Installation steps:
•Install the ring nut (upper) (1).
•Finger tighten the ring nut (upper), then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If not aligned, hold
the lower ring nut and tighten the other until
they are aligned.
•Install the special washer.
NOTE:
Make sure the special washer tabs are in the
slots.
6. Install:
•Upper bracket
•Fork legs (left and right) (1)
NOTE:
Temporarily install the under bracket pinch bolt to
achieve the correct fork position.
Front fork top end (a) (standard): 0 mm
7. Install:
•Plate washer (1)
•Steering axle nut (2)
Use the lock nut wrench (4).
Lock nut wrench (4):
90890-01348
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the lock nut wrench so that
they form a right angle.
Steering axle nut: 115 Nm (11.5 mkg)
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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
4-69
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Shock absorber removal Remove the parts in order.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over.
Seat Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR
Fuel tank
Rear cowling COWLING” section in Chapter 3.
Battery leads 2 Disconnect. NOTE:
First, disconnect the negative lead, then the
positive lead.
1 Muffler 1
2 Exhaust pipe assembly 1 Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER RE-
3 Rear frame 1 MOV AL” section.
4 Brake fluid reserve tank 1 Secure the brake fluid tank to the frame in
5 Air filter case 1 an upright position to avoid air entering the hydraulic system.
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