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load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
●
To make the adjustment, use
the special wrench and exten-
sion bar included in the addi-
tional tool kit, which was
handed out separately at the
purchase of the vehicle.
●
The spring preload setting is
determined by measuring dis-
tance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The shorter distance A is,
the higher the spring preload;
the longer distance A is, the
lower the spring preload. With
each complete turn of the ad-
justing nut, distance A is
changed by 2.0 mm (0.08 in). 3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten
the locknut against the adjust-
ing nut, and then tighten the
locknut to the specified torque.
[ECA10121]WARNING
EWA10221
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.●
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
1. Special wrench
2. Extension bar
1. Distance A
Spring preload: Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 171 mm (6.73 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 171 mm (6.73 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 162 mm (6.38 in)
Tightening torque: Locknut:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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EAU17361
Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located under the
rider seat. (See page 3-16.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
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EAU19642
Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally),
and all spark plugs installed in the en-
gine should have the same color. If any
spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-
properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other
deposits, it should be replaced.Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/DPR8EA-9
DENSO/X24EPR-U91. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque:Spark plug:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.10. Install the new oil filter cartridgewith an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench. 11. Install the engine oil drain bolts
and their new gasket, and then
tighten the bolts to the specified
torques. 12. Pour only 2.5 L (2.6 US qt,
2.2 Imp.qt) of the specified amount
of recommended engine oil
through the filler hole, insert the
dipstick, and then tighten the oil fill-
er cap.
13. Start the engine, rev it several times, and then turn it off.
14. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then gradually fill the oil tank
with the remaining oil quantity
while regularly checking the oil lev-
el on the dipstick.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
1. O-ring
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques: Engine oil drain bolt A (crankcase):32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt B (crankcase): 32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank):
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment: 4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.90 L (5.18 US qt, 4.31 Imp.qt)
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