2011 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 seat adjustment

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To install the seat
Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the
seat holder and push down on the seat at the rear.
Make sure that the seat is securely fitted.
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Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
WARNING
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Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
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 ac-
1. Seat lock lever
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1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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5. Move the throttle lever a few times and re-
check the position.
6. Install the fuel tank, side cover, radiator cover
and air filter case cover.
7. Connect the fuel hose to the fuel cock.
8. Install the seat.
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Adjusting the engine idling speed
The engine idling speed must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart.
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A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this
adjustment.

The carburetor synchronization and the throttle
cable free play must be checked, and adjusted if
necessary, before adjusting the engine idling
speed.
1. Start the engine and warm it up.
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The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the
throttle.
2. Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead.
3. Turn in both pilot air screws until they lightly
seat.
4. Turn out both pilot air screws to specification.
(See the “Changing the carburetor settings”
section on the page 8-23.)
1. Adjusting nut
2. Locknut
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optimum engine performance.
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If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as
described above, have a Yamaha dealer make the
adjustment.
7. Install the seat.
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Adjusting the throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The throttle lever free play should measure
4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) as shown. Periodically
check the throttle lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
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The engine idling speed must be checked, and ad-
justed if necessary, before adjusting the throttle le-
ver free play.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turn
the throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
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Brakes
Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-
formed by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Rubber cover
2. Throttle lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Throttle lever free play
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(a)(b)
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6. Install the bulb holder cover.
NOTICE:
Make
sure the bulb holder cover is securely fit-
ted over the bulb holder and seated
against the reflector.
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7. Place the headlight unit in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screw.
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICE

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It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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1. Headlight bulb holder cover
2. Headlight bulb holder
3. Headlight unit
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