2010 YAMAHA YFM700R suspension

Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-39
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-39
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-39
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm
and connecting arm pivoting points ........ 8-39
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ...................................................... 8-40
Battery ...................................................... 8-41
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-44
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-46
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-47
Tail/brake light .......................................... 8-48
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-48
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-48
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-50
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1
Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
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4
EBU27907Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies These shock absorber assemblies are equipped
with a spring preload adjusting nut, a rebound
damping force adjusting screw, with a compres-
sion damping force adjusting bolt (for fast com-
pression damping), and a compression damping
force adjusting screw (for slow compression damp-
ing).
WARNING
EWB02601
Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting screw, the rebound
damping force adjusting screw or the oil res-
ervoir with your bare hand or skin until sus-
pension components have cooled.
Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability, which could
lead to an accident.NOTICEECB00090Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a) to increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, and in direc-
tion (b) to decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2
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4

Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.EBU27963Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
sembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting nut, a rebound damping
force adjusting screw, with a compression damp-
ing force adjusting bolt (for fast compression
damping), and a compression damping force ad-
justing screw (for slow compression damping).
WARNING
EWB00440Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting screw, the rebound
damping force adjusting screw or the oil reser-
voir with your bare hand or skin until suspen-
sion components have cooled.
NOTICEECB00090Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a) to increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, and in direc-
tion (b) to decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension.1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
1
(b)
(a) 2
3
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8
9*Wheel hub bearingsCheck for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.√ √√√
10*Swingarm pivotsCheck operation and for excessive play, and re-
place bearings if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
11*Upper and lower
arm pivotsLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
12 Drive chainCheck chain slack and adjust if necessary.
Check rear wheel alignment and correct if neces-
sary.
Clean and lubricate.√√√√√
13*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.√√√√√
14*Shock absorber as-
sembliesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.√√√
15*Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
necting arm
pivoting pointsCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√√
16*Steering shaftLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
17*Steering systemCheck operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
18 Engine oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
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EBU28871Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.EBU24962Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.EBU24994Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EBU25003Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points The rear suspension relay arm and connecting
arm pivoting points must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
Lubricate the pivoting points using a grease gun. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based greaseRecommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
256 mm (10.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30/30 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Meter lighting:
EL
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
20.0 A
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MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
Multi-function display ..................................................... 4-3NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-32
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-9
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RReverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Reverse knob ............................................................... 4-10
Reverse knob and driving in reverse ............................. 6-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-13
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal .................................................................... 4-10
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-38
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-19
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-24
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-7
Start switch .................................................................... 4-6
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ......................................................................... 8-40
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear ......................................... 8-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-39
TTail/brake light ............................................................. 8-48
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-27
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-6, 5-4
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-50VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-27
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-39
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-48
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-48
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