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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease 
to the surface "a" where the crank-
shaft and bearing come in contact.
• Use two plain washers (Yamaha 
genuine: 90201-243K3) "5" or the 
ones of a size as shown one on the 
other. (Except for USA and CDN)
• Install so that the plain washers do 
not deviate from the crankshaft cen-
ter. (Except for USA and CDN)
• When installing the crankcase, the 
connecting rod should be posi-
tioned at TDC (top dead center).
• Install while checking that the dowel 
pin is in place.
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
6. Install:
• Clamp "1"
• Bolt (crankcase) "2"
Tighten the crankcase tightening 
bolts in stage, using a crisscross pat-
tern.
7. Install:
• Holder "1"
• Bolt (holder) "2" 
8. Install:
• Segment "1"
• Bolt (segment) "2"
• When installing the segment onto 
the shift cam "3", align the punch 
mark "a" with the dowel pin "b".
• Turn the segment clockwise until it 
stops and tighten the bolt.
If the segment gets an impact, it 
may be damaged. Take care not to 
give an impact to the segment 
when tightening the bolt.
9. Remove:
• Sealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating 
surface.
10. Apply:
• Engine oil
To the crank pin, bearing, oil de-
livery hole and connecting rod big 
end washer.11. Check:
• Crankshaft and transmission op-
eration.
Unsmooth operation → R e p a i r .           
If the crankshaft will not turn smooth-
ly, make an adjustment by gently tap-
ping its right end with a soft hammer.
Bolt (crankcase):
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 
ft•lb)
Bolt (holder):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 
ft•lb)
Bolt (segment):
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 
ft•lb) 
     
        
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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Remove:
• Main axle "1"
• Drive axle "2"
• Tap lightly on the transmission drive 
axle with a soft hammer to remove.
• Remove assembly carefully. Note 
the position of each part. Pay partic-
ular attention to the location and di-
rection of shift forks.
CHECKING THE GEARS
1. Inspect:
• Matching dog "a"
• Gear teeth "b"
• Shift fork groove "c"
Wear/damage → Replace.          
2. Check:
• Gears movement
Unsmooth movement → Repair 
or replace.          
CHECKING THE BEARING
1. Inspect:
• Bearing "1"
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure → R e p l a c e .           CHECKING THE SHIFT FORK, 
SHIFT CAM AND SEGMENT
1. Inspect:
• Shift fork "1"
Wear/damage/scratches → Re-
place.          
2. Inspect:
• Shift cam "1"
• Segment "2"
• Guide bar "3"
Wear/damage  →Replace.          
3. Check:
• Shift fork movement
On its guide bar.
Unsmooth operation → Replace 
shift fork and/or guide bar.          
For a malfunctioning shift fork, re-
place not only the shift fork itself but 
the two gears each adjacent to the 
shift fork.
INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Install:
• 6th pinion gear (21T) "1"
• 3rd/4th pinion gear (17T/17T) "2"
• 5th pinion gear (20T) "3"
• 2nd pinion gear (15T) "4"
To main axle "5".
Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil 
on the inner and end surface of the 
idler gear and on the inner surface of 
the sliding gear, then install.
2. Install:
• 2nd wheel gear (29T) "1"
• 5th wheel gear (24T) "2"
• 3rd wheel gear (27T) "3"
• 4th wheel gear (23T) "4"
• 6th wheel gear (23T) "5"
• 1st wheel gear (31T) "6"
To drive axle "7".
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide oil 
on the inner and end surface of the 
idler gear and on the inner surface 
of the sliding gear, then install.
• Apply the molybdenum disulfide 
grease on the inner surface of the 
4th wheel gear, then install.
3. Install:
• Washer "1"
• Circlip "2" 
• Be sure the circlip sharp-edged cor-
ner "a" is positioned opposite side 
to the washer and gear "b".
• Be sure the circlip end "c" is posi-
tioned at axle spline groove "d". 
     
        
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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
4. Install:
•Collar "1"
• Apply the lithium soap base grease 
on the oil seal lip.
• When installing the collar into the 
crankcase, pay careful attention to 
the crankcase oil seal lip.
5. Install:
• Main axle "1"
• Drive axle "2"
Apply the transmission oil on the 
crankcase bearing.
INSTALLING THE SHIFT CAM AND 
SHIFT FORK
1. Install:
• Shift fork 1 (L) "1"
• Shift fork 2 (C) "2"
• Shift fork 3 (R) "3"
• Mesh the shift fork 1 (L) with the 5th 
wheel gear "4" and 3 (R) with the 
6th wheel gear "6" on the drive axle.
• Mesh the shift fork 2 (C) with the 
3rd/4th pinion gear "5" on the main 
axle.
2. Install:
• Shift cam "1"
• Apply the transmission oil on the 
shift cam.
• Install the shift cam while holding up 
the 5th wheel gear "2" and keeping 
the shift fork 1 "3" moved in the di-
rection of the arrow.
3. Install:
• Guide bar (short) "1"
• Guide bar (long) "2"
• Apply the transmission oil on the 
guide bars.
• Be sure the long bar is inserted into 
the shift forks 1 and 3 and the short 
one into 2.
4. Check:
• Shifter operation
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation → Repair.
           
     
        
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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
CHASSIS
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of Yamaha motorcycles 
(e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.)  Those who  have little knowledge and skill concerning servicing are request-
ed not to undertake inspection, adjustment,  disassembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to 
servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand 
under the engine. Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
1 Bolt (axle holder) 4 Only loosening.
2 Nut (front wheel axle) 1
3 Front wheel axle 1
4 Front wheel 1
5 Collar 2
6 Oil seal 2
7 Bearing 2 Refer to removal section.
8 Brake disc 1
5 
     
        
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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand 
under the engine.Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
1 Nut (rear wheel axle) 1
2 Rear wheel axle 1
3 Drive chain puller 2
4 Rear wheel 1 Refer to removal section.
5 Collar 2
6 Rear wheel sprocket 1
7 Oil seal 2
8 Circlip 1
9 Bearing 2 Refer to removal section.
10 Brake disc 1 
     
        
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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
HANDLING NOTE
Support the machine securely so 
there is no danger of it falling over.
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Remove:
• Wheel "1"
Push the wheel forward and remove 
the drive chain "2".
REMOVING THE WHEEL BEARING
1. Remove:
• Bearing "1"
Remove the bearing using a general 
bearing puller "2".
CHECKING THE WHEEL
1. Measure:
• Wheel runout
Out of specification → Repair/re-
place.          
2. Inspect:
• Bearing
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure →  R e p l a c e .        
Replace the bearings, oil seal and 
wheel collar as a set.
CHECKING THE WHEEL AXLE
1. Measure:
• Wheel axle bends
Out of specification → R e p l a c e .           
Use the dial gauge "1".
The bending value is shown by one 
half of the dial gauge reading.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent 
axle.
CHECKING THE BRAKE DISC
1. Measure:
• Brake disc deflection (only rear 
brake disc)
Use the dial gauge "1".
Out of specification → Inspect 
wheel runout.          
If wheel runout is in good condi-
tion, replace the brake disc.
2. Measure:
• Brake disc thickness "a"
Out of specification →  R e p l a c e .           INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Install:
• Bearing (left) "1"
• Spacer "2"
• Bearing (right) "3"
• Oil seal "4" 
• Apply the lithium soap base grease 
on the bearing and oil seal lip when 
installing.
• Use a socket that matches the out-
side diameter of the race of the 
bearing.
• Left side of bearing shall be in-
stalled first.
• Install the oil seal with its manufac-
ture's marks or numbers facing out-
ward.
Do not strike the inner race of the 
bearing. Contact should be made 
only with the outer race.
Wheel runout limit:
Radial "1": 2.0 mm 
(0.08 in)
Lateral "2": 2.0 mm 
(0.08 in)
Wheel axle bending limit:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
Brake disc deflection lim-
it:
Rear:
: 0.15 mm 
(0.006 in)
Brake disc thickness "a":
Front:
3.0 mm (0.12 in)
: 2.5 mm (0.10 
in)
Rear:
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
: 3.5 mm (0.14 
in) 
     
        
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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
2. Install:
• Brake disc "1"
• Bolt (brake disc) "2" 
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a 
crisscross pattern.
3. Install:
•Collar "1"
• Apply the lithium soap base grease 
on the oil seal lip.
• Install the collars with their projec-
tions "a" facing the wheel.
4. Install:
• Wheel
Install the brake disc "1" between the 
brake pads "2" correctly.
5. Install:
• Wheel axle "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease 
on the wheel axle.
6. Install:
• Nut (wheel axle) "1"
7. Tighten:
• Bolt (axle holder) "1"
Before tightening the bolt, fit the 
wheel axle to the axle holder by strok-
ing the front fork several times with 
the front brake applied.
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Install:
• Bearing (right) "1"
• Circlip "2" 
• Spacer "3"
• Bearing (left) "4"
• Oil seal "5" 
• Apply the lithium soap base grease 
on the bearing and oil seal lip when 
installing.
• Install the bearing with seal facing 
outward.
• Use a socket that matches the out-
side diameter of the race of the 
bearing.
• Right side of bearing shall be in-
stalled first.
• Install the oil seal with its manufac-
ture's marks or numbers facing out-
ward.
Do not strike the inner race of the 
bearing. Contact should be made 
only with the outer race.
2. Install:
• Brake disc "1"
• Bolt (brake disc) "2" 
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a 
crisscross pattern.
3. Install:
• Rear wheel sprocket "1"
• Bolt (rear wheel sprocket) "2"
• Washer (rear wheel sprocket) "3"
• Nut (rear wheel sprocket) "4"
Tighten the nuts in stage, using a 
crisscross pattern.
Bolt (brake disc):
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 
ft•lb)
Nut (wheel axle):
105 Nm (10.5 m•kg, 75 
ft•lb)
Bolt (axle holder):
21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake disc):
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 
ft•lb)
Nut (rear wheel sprock-
et):
42 Nm (4.2 m•kg, 30 
ft•lb) 
     
        
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FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL
4. Install:
•Collar "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease 
on the oil seal lip.
5. Install:
• Wheel
Install the brake disc "1" between the 
brake pads "2" correctly.
6. Install:
• Drive chain "1"
Push the wheel "2" forward and install 
the drive chain.
7. Install:
• Left drive chain puller "1"
• Wheel axle "2"
• Install the left drive chain puller, and 
insert the wheel axle from left side.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease 
on the wheel axle.
8. Install:
• Right drive chain puller "1"
• Washer "2"
• Nut (wheel axle) "3"
Temporarily tighten the nut (wheel 
axle) at this point.
9. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack "a"
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE 
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK" section in 
the CHAPTER 3.
10. Tighten:
• Nut (wheel axle) "1"
• Locknut "2"
Drive chain slack "a":
48–58 mm (1.9–2.3 in)
Nut (wheel axle):
125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90 
ft•lb)
Locknut:
19 Nm (1.9 m•kg, 13 
ft•lb)