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CAMSHAFT
5-14
EAS1SL5210CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT
1. Check:
• Camshaft lobes
Blue discoloration/pitting/scratches  Re-
place the camshaft.
2. Measure:
• Camshaft lobe dimensions “A” and “B”
Out of specification  Replace the cam-
shaft.3. Measure:
• Camshaft runout
Out of specification  Replace.
4. Measure:
• Camshaft-journal-to-camshaft-cap clear-
ance
Out of specification  Measure the cam-
shaft journal diameter.
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a. Install the camshaft into the cylinder head.
b. Position a strip of Plastigauge® “1” onto the
camshaft journal as shown. Camshaft lobe dimensions
Intake A
37.730–37.830 mm (1.4854–
1.4894 in)
Limit
37.630 mm (1.4815 in)
Intake B
27.950–28.050 mm (1.1004–
1.1043 in)
Limit
27.850 mm (1.0965 in)
Exhaust A
33.540–33.640 mm (1.3205–
1.3244 in)
Limit
33.440 mm (1.3165 in)
Exhaust B
24.769–24.869 mm (0.9752–
0.9791 in)
Limit
24.669 mm (0.9712 in)
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2
3
Camshaft runout limit
0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Camshaft-journal-to-camshaft-
cap clearance
0.028–0.062 mm (0.0011–0.0024
in)
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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
5-27
TIP
After replacing the valve guide, reface the valve
seat.
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3. Eliminate:
• Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
4. Check:
• Valve face
Pitting/wear  Grind the valve face.
• Valve stem end
Mushroom shape or diameter larger than
the body of the valve stem  Replace the
valve.
5. Measure:
• Valve margin thickness D “a”
Out of specification  Replace the valve.
6. Measure:
• Valve stem runout
Out of specification  Replace the valve.
TIP
• When installing a new valve, always replace
the valve guide.
• If the valve is removed or replaced, always re-
place the valve stem seal.
EAS1SL5223CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS
1. Eliminate:
• Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
• Valve seat
Pitting/wear  Replace the cylinder head.
3. Measure:
• Valve seat width C “a”
Out of specification  Replace the cylinder
head.
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a. Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) “b”
onto the valve face. Valve guide remover & installer
set (ø5.5)
90890-04016
Valve guide remover (5.5 mm)
YM-01122
Valve guide installer (5.5 mm)
YM-04015
Valve guide reamer (5.5 mm)
YM-01196
Valve margin thickness D (intake)
1.20 mm (0.0472 in)
Valve margin thickness D (ex-
haust)
0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Valve stem runout
0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Valve seat width C (intake)
0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
Valve seat width C (exhaust)
0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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b. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
c. Press the valve through the valve guide and
onto the valve seat to make a clear impres-
sion.
d. Measure the valve seat width “c”.
TIP
Where the valve seat and the valve face are in
contact with each other, the blueing will have
been removed.
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4. Lap:
• Valve face
• Valve seat
ECA1DX1018
NOTICE
This model uses titanium intake and ex-
haust valves.
Do not use the valves used for lapping the
valve seat. Always replace the valves used
for lapping with new ones.
TIP
• When replacing the cylinder head, replace
also the valves with new ones without them.
• When replacing the valves or the valve
guides, use new valves to lap the valve seats,
and then replace them with new valves.
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a. Apply a coarse lapping compound “a” to the
valve face.
ECA13790
NOTICE
Do not let the lapping compound enter the
gap between the valve stem and the valve
guide.
b. Apply molybdenum disulfide oil onto the
valve stem.
c. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
d. Turn the valve until the valve face and the
valve seat are evenly polished, then clean
off all of the lapping compound.
TIP
While turning the valve lapper, tap and lap the
valve seat.
e. Apply a fine lapping compound to the valve
face, and repeat the above steps.
f. After every lapping step, be sure to clean off
all of the lapping compound from the valve
face and the valve seat.
g. Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) “b”
onto the valve face.
h. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
i. Press the valve through the valve guide and
onto the valve seat to make a clear impres-
sion.
j. Measure the valve seat width “c” again. If the
valve seat width is out of specification,
reface and lap the valve seat.
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CYLINDER AND PISTON
5-35
EAS1SL5231CHECKING THE PISTON PIN
1. Check:
• Piston pin
Blue discoloration/grooves  Replace the
piston pin and then check the lubrication
system.
2. Measure:
• Piston pin outside diameter “a”
Out of specification  Replace the piston
pin.
3. Measure:
• Piston pin bore inside diameter “b”
Out of specification  Replace the piston.
EAS1SL5232INSTALLING THE PISTON AND CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Oil ring expander “1”
• Lower oil ring rail “2”
• Upper oil ring rail “3”
• 2nd ring “4”
• Top ring “5”
TIP
Be sure to install the piston rings so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers face up.
2. Install:
• Piston “1”
• Piston pin “2”
• Piston pin clip “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil to the piston pin.
• Install the piston with the F mark “a” on it
pointing to its intake (front) side.
• Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase opening with a cloth to prevent the
clip from falling into the crankcase. Piston ring end gap
Top ring
End gap (installed)
0.20–0.30 mm (0.0079–0.0118 in)
Limit
0.55 mm (0.0217 in)
End gap (installed)
0.35–0.50 mm (0.0138–0.0197 in)
Limit
0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Oil ring
End gap (installed)
0.20–0.50 mm (0.0079–0.0197 in)
Piston pin outside diameter
17.991–18.000 mm (0.7083–
0.7087 in)
Limit
17.971 mm (0.7075 in)
Piston pin bore inside diameter
18.004–18.015 mm (0.7088–
0.7093 in)
Limit
18.045 mm (0.7104 in)
b
New

TRANSMISSION
5-72
EAS1SL5292CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Shift drum groove
Damage/scratches/wear  Replace the
shift drum assembly.
• Shift drum segment “1”
Damage/wear  Replace the shift drum as-
sembly.
EAS1SL5293CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Measure:
• Main axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge “1”)
Out of specification  Replace the main ax-
le.
2. Measure:
• Drive axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge “1”)
Out of specification  Replace the drive ax-
le.3. Check:
• Transmission gears
Blue discoloration/pitting/wear  Replace
the defective gear (s).
• Transmission gear dogs
Cracks/damage/rounded edges  Replace
the defective gear (s).
4. Check:
• Transmission gear movement
Rough movement  Replace the defective
gear (s).
EAS1SL5294INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Install:
• 5th pinion gear (21T) “1”
• 3rd pinion gear (20T) “2”
• Collar “3”
• 4th pinion gear (22T) “4”
• 2nd pinion gear (15T) “5”
(to the main axle “6”)
TIP
Before installation, apply molybdenum disulfide
oil to the inner and end surface of the idler gear
and to the inner surface of the sliding gear, then
install. Main axle runout limit
0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
Drive axle runout limit
0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-14
Fault code 12
SymptomCrankshaft position sensor: no normal signals are received
from the crankshaft position sensor.
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
Or-
derProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance job Reinstatement method
1 Connection of crankshaft po-
sition sensor coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
2 Connection of wire harness
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
3 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor coupler and ECU
coupler.
gray–gray
black/blue–black/blueCrank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
4 Mounted condition of crank-
shaft position sensor.
Check for looseness or
pinching.
Check the gap between the
crankshaft position sensor
and the pickup rotor.Improperly mounted sensor
 Remount or replace the
sensor. “AC MAGNETO” on
page 5-59.Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
5 Defective crankshaft position
sensor.Check the crankshaft position
sensor.
“CHECKING THE CRANK-
SHAFT POSITION SEN-
SOR” on page 8-42.Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
6 Faulty ECU Replace the ECU.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-15
TIP
If fault code Nos. 13 and 14 are both displayed, perform checkup and repair jobs for fault code No.
13 first.
Fault code 13
Symptom Intake air pressure sensor: open or short circuit detected.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.03
Diagnostic tool displayDisplays the intake air pressure.
ProcedureThe atmospheric pressure is displayed on the Yamaha diagnostic
tool.
Or-
derProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance job Reinstatement method
1 Connection of intake air pres-
sure sensor coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.Turn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
2 Connection of wire harness
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.Turn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
3 Connection of sub wire har-
ness coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the sub-
wire harness.Turn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
4 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between intake air pressure
sensor coupler and ECU cou-
pler.
pink/black–pink/black
blue–blue
black/blue–black/blueTurn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
5 Mounted condition of intake
air pressure sensor.
Check for looseness or
pinching.
Check the mounted position
for correctness.Improperly mounted sensor
 Remount or replace the
sensor.Turn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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3 Connection of sub wire har-
ness coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the sub-
wire harness.Turn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
4 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between throttle position
sensor coupler and ECU cou-
pler.
yellow–yellow
blue–blue
black/blue–black/blueTurn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
5 Mounted condition of throttle
position sensor.
Check for looseness or
pinching.
Check the mounted condition
for correctness.Improperly mounted sensor
 Remount or replace the
sensor.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE
THROTTLE POSITION SEN-
SOR” on page 7-9.Turn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
6 Applied voltage of throttle po-
sition sensor lead.Check the applied voltage.
(black/blue–blue)
Refer to “CHECKING THE
THROTTLE POSITION SEN-
SOR” on page 8-44.Turn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
Location of discon-
nected leadOutput
voltage
Disconnected
ground lead5 V
Disconnected out-
put lead0 V
Disconnected
power supply lead0 V
7 Defective throttle position
sensor.Execute the diagnostic mode.
(Code No. 1)
When the throttle is fully
closed, 11–14 displays.
When the throttle is fully
opened, 109–116 displays.
Incorrect display range 
Replace the throttle position
sensor.Turn “ON” the switch on the
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
8 Faulty ECU Replace the ECU. Fault code 15
Symptom Throttle position sensor: open or short circuit detected.