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CRANKCASE5-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE 5-74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE 5-75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS 5-75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE 5-75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS5-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE CONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS 5-78. . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY 5-79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE CYLINDER AND PISTON 5-79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE PISTON RINGS 5-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE PISTON PINS 5-81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BIG END BEARINGS 5-82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE CONNECTING ROD AND PISTON 5-86. . . . . . . . . .
CRANKSHAFT5-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT 5-93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT DRIVE SPROCKET 5-93. . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL BEARINGS 5-93. . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT 5-96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMISSION5-97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY AND
SHIFT FORKS 5-97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION 5-103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS 5-103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY 5-104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION 5-104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION 5-105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 6
COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE RADIATOR 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE RADIATOR 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OIL COOLER6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE OIL COOLER 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE OIL COOLER 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THERMOSTAT6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE THERMOSTAT 6-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLING THE THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY 6-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY 6-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WATER PUMP6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPELLER SHAFT 6-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP 6-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIAL TOOLS
GEN
INFO
NOTE:
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SPECIAL TOOLS
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly. Use only
the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use of inappropriate tools
or improvised techniques. Special tools, part numbers or both may differ depending on the country.
When placing an order, refer to the list provided below to avoid any mistakes.
For U.S.A. and Canada, use part number starting with “YM-”, “YU-”, or “ACC-”.
For others, use part number starting with “90890-”.
Tool No.
Tool name / FunctionIllustration
90890-01304
YU-01304
Piston pin puller
This tool is used to remove the piston pins.
Radiator cap tester
90890-01325
YU-24460-01
Adapter
90890-01352
YU-33984Radiator cap tester
Radiator cap tester adapter
These tools are used to check the cooling
system.
90890-01403
YU-33975
Steering nut wrench
This tool is used to loosen or tighten the
steering stem ring nuts.
90890-01423
YM-01423
Damper rod holder
This tool is used to hold the damper rod as-
sembly when loosening or tightening the
damper rod assembly bolt.
90890-01426
YU-38411
Oil filter wrench
This tool is needed to loosen or tighten the
oil filter cartridge.
90890-01434
YM-01434
Rod holder
This tool is used to support the damper ad-
justing rod.
Rod puller
90890-01437
YM-01437
Rod puller
attachment
90890-01436
YM-01436Rod puller
Rod puller attachment
These tools are used to pull up the front
fork damper rod.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
ItemStandardLimit
Oil filter
Oil filter type
Bypass valve opening pressure
Paper
80 120 kPa (0.8 1.2 kg / cm2,
0.8 1.2 bar, 11.6 17.4 psi)
Oil pump
Oil pump type
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip
clearance
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing
clearance
Trochoid
0.01 0.10 mm
(0.0004 0.0039 in)
0.09 0.15 mm
(0.00035 0.0059 in)
0.18 mm
(0.0071 in)
0.22 mm
(0.0087 in)
Cooling system
Radiator capacity
Radiator cap opening pressure
Radiator core
Width
Height
Depth
Coolant reservoir
Capacity
Water pump
Water pump type
Reduction ratio
Max. impeller shaft tilt
2.51 L (2.21 Imp qt, 2.65 US qt)
108 137 kPa (1.08 1.37 kg / cm2,
1.0 1.3 bar, 15.6 19.9 psi)
380 mm (14.96 in)
258 mm (10.2 in)
24 mm (0.94 in)
0.25 L (0.22 Imp qt, 0.26 US qt)
Single suction centrifugal pump
65 / 43 25 / 32 (1.181)
0.15 mm
(0.006 in)
Starting system typeElectric starter
Spark plugs
Model (manufacturer) quantity
Spark plug gap
CR9EK (NGK) 4
0.6 0.7 mm (0.0236 0.0276 in)
Cylinder head
Volume
Max. warpage
12.5 13.1 cm3 (0.76 0.80 cu.in)
0.10 mm
(0.0039 in)
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
ItemStandardLimit
Fuses (amperage quantity)
Main fuse
Fuel injection system fuse
Headlight fuse
Signaling system fuse
Ignition fuse
Radiator fan motor fuse
Backup fuse (odometer and clock)
Reserve fuse
50 A 1
15 A 1
25 A 1
10 A 1
15 A 1
15 A 2
10 A 1
25 A, 15 A, 10 A 1
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1Radiator fan
2Radiator
3Water pump
COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMSSPEC
EAS00033
COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
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1Thermostat
2Radiator cap
3Radiator
4Oil cooler
COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMSSPEC
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E Clamp the clamp upper end
along the line of lower end of the
hose clamp assembly. Point the
tip of the clamp (surplus section)
to the front side of the vehicle.
Clutch cable is what the clamp
fastens.
F The clutch cable doesn’t project
outside the water hose and the
cylinder head in the box part in
the figure.
G To the engine
H Clamp behind the bracket 3.17Throttle body lead
A Clamp it after passing between
the frame and radiator stay.
Point the tip of the clamp (exces-
sive part) to the front side of the
vehicle. Fasten the right handle-
bar switch lead with a clamp.
B To the wire harness
C The clutch cable positioning
guide should be above the upper
end of the clamp. Fasten the
clutch cable with a clamp. (Refer
to )
D Position relation between the
clamp and guide.
M
CABLE ROUTINGSPEC
1Wire harness
2Crankshaft position sensor lead
3Heat protector
4Right handlebar switch lead
5Positioning guide
6Rear brake light switch lead
7Coolant reservoir tank
8Speed sensor lead
9Clutch cable
10Radiator
11Oil cooler outlet hose
12Coolant reservoir tank drain
hose
13Breather pipe
14Fuel tank drain hose
15A.C. magneto lead
16Wire harness
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P To the air filter
Q Route the fuel tank drain hose
over the canister stay and be-
tween the breather hose 2 and
wire harness. On the front side of
the canister stay, let though the
bottom of the A.C.magneto lead
and the wire harness.
R Route by the upside of vehicle
away from the canister stay.
CABLE ROUTINGSPEC
I The coupler for the air induction
solenoid lead and camshaft sen-
sor lead should be connected
above the ignition coil sub wire
harness and it should not drop
on the cylinder head cover be-
hind the ignition coil.
J Pass the right handlebar switch
lead between the frame and heat
protector.
K Coolant reservoir tank drain
hose should cross with the
speed sensor lead under the
swingarm bracket. Route the
coolant reservoir tank drain hose
over the up side of the vehicle.L Pass the rear brake light switch
lead between the swingarm
bracket and coolant reservoir
tank.
M Release the tip of the clamp and
install it to the clutch cable.
Insert the clamp to the hole lo-
cated on the right back side of
the radiator.
Radiator fan motor lead should
not be caught while inserting the
clamp.
N Push the clamp until it hits the ra-
diator side stay. Radiator fan mo-
tor lead should not be caught.
O Clamp the clutch cable so that it
is within this specified clamp.
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