2006 YAMAHA TTR50 steering wheel adjustment

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INSPADJ
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the
required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
No. ITEM CHECKS AND
MAINTENANCE JOBS WHICH-
EVER
COMES
FIRST INITIAL EVERY
month 1 6 12
hours 30 60 120
1 * Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
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2 Spark plug Check condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
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3 * Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is
cold.
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4 * Air filter element Clean with solvent.
Replace if necessary.
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5 * Breather system Check ventilation hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
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6 * Carburetor Check engine idling speed and starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.
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7 Exhaust system Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket if necessary.
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8 Engine oil Change (warm engine before draining). √
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9 * Clutch Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.
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10 * Front brake Check operation.
Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes
if necessary.
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11 * Rear brake Check operation.
Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes
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12 * Wheels Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.
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13 * Tires Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
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14 * Wheel bearings Check bearings for smooth operation.
Replace if necessary.
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15 * Swingarm Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
Correct if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium soap based grease. √

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16 Drive chain Check chain slack/alignment and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain. Every ride
17 * Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
Lubricate with lithium soap based grease every
120 hours or 12 months (whichever comes first).
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18 Brake lever pivot
shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly.
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19 Brake pedal pivot
shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly.
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INSPADJWHEEL INSPECTION/
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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 head
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play → Adjust the steering head.
3. Check: Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action → Adjust the steering
head.
4. Adjust:
Steering head
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
 Remove the front fender 1.
 Remove the handlebar 2, upper bracket
bolts 3, steering stem nut 4 and upper
bracket 5.
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CHASSTEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
EC560000
STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Extent of removal:1 Lower bracket removal
2 Bearing removal
3 Inner table assembly removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q ’ty Remarks
STEERING AND FRONT SUS-
PENSION REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so
there is no danger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL ” section.
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR ” section.
1 Cable guide 1
2 Reflector 2 For Canada
3 Steering stem nut 1
4 Upper bracket 1
5 Special washer 1 Use special tool. Refer to “STEERING HEAD INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENT ” section in
the CHAPTER 3.
6 Upper ring nut 1
7 Rubber washer 1
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