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The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance 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.
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
[ECB00082]
Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft):Distance A = 428.2 mm (16.86 in)
Standard: Distance A = 415.5 mm (16.36 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 402.8 mm (15.86 in)
1. Distance ATightening torque:Locknut:41 Nm (4.1 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
1
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TIPA special wrench can be obtained at a
Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment.
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance 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.
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
[ECB00082]
1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting nut
3. Special wrench
1
3
2
(a)
(b)
Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft):Distance A = 496.8 mm (19.56 in)
Standard: Distance A = 484.1 mm (19.06 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 471.4 mm (18.56 in)1. Distance A
1
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Rebound damping force
Turn the rebound damping force adjusting
screw in direction (a) to increase the rebound
damping force and thereby harden the damp-
ing, and in direction (b) to decrease the re-
bound damping force and thereby soften the
damping.Compression damping force
High speed compression damping force
To increase the compression damping force
and thereby harden the high speed compres-
sion damping, turn the compression damping
force adjusting bolt in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force and
thereby soften the high speed compression
damping, turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).
Tightening torque:
Locknut:41 Nm (4.1 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1(a)
(b)
Rebound damping setting:Minimum (soft):26 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 8 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di- rection (a)
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EBU35690Shift leverThe shift lever should move smoothly both
forward and backwards and return to its orig-
inal position after a gear change is made.
Check the shift lever and transmission for
roughness before starting off.TIPThe engine may need to be started for the
transmission to engage gears. EBU35700Fittings and fastenersAlways check the tightness of chassis and
wheel fittings and fasteners before starting
off. Take the vehicle to a Yamaha dealer or re-
fer to the Service Manual for correct tighten-
ing torque.EBU31840Instruments, lights and switchesCheck that all instruments, lights and switch-
es are working properly. Correct if necessary.
EBU31851Control cablesWhen driving in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
starting off. WARNING! Control cables can
freeze in cold weather and you could be
unable to control the vehicle.
[EWB03280]
EBU35331
TiresCheck tire pressure regularly to make sure it
is at the recommended specifications. Also
check for wear and damage.
Tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge to check and ad-
just tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire
pressures must be equal on both sides.
WARNING! Operation of this vehicle with improper tire pressure may cause severe
injury or death from loss of control or roll-
over. Tire pressure below the minimum
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EBU33560Owner’s manual and tool kitYou are recommended to put this owner’s
manual in the vinyl bag and always carry it in
the glove compartment as shown. Put the
owner’s tool kit and tire pressure gauge under
the passenger seat.The service information included in this man-
ual is intended to provide you, the owner, with
the necessary information for completing
your own preventive maintenance and minor
repairs.
The tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are
sufficient for this purpose, except that a
torque wrench is also necessary to properly
tighten nuts and bolts.1. Owner’s manual
1
1. Owner’s tool kit
2. Tire pressure gauge
1
2
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during a service operation requiring one, take
your vehicle to a Yamaha dealer to check the
torque settings and adjust them as neces-
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2. Install the passenger seat by installing thebolts, and then tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.TIPMake sure that the seat frame is properly
secured.
Place the passenger seat belt in the original
position.
3. Install the passenger seat cushion.
4. Install the top cover by installing the bolts
and quick fastener screw.
5. Install panel A and the hood.
Panel C
To remove the panelRemove the quick fastener screws, and then
pull the panel off as shown.
1. Panel BTightening torque: Passenger seat bolt:32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
1
1. Panel C
2. Quick fastener screw
1
2
2
2
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TIPA “ ” mark is stamped on the crankcase
near the engine oil drain bolt for easy identifi-
cation. 10. Install the engine oil drain bolt, engine oiltank drain bolt and their new gaskets,
and then tighten the bolts to the specified
torques. 11. Add 2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt) of
the recommended engine oil to the oil
tank, and then install and tighten the en-
gine oil tank filler cap and the cylinder
head cap.
12. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
13. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and then add sufficient oil of the recommend-
ed type to raise it to the maximum level
mark on the dipstick.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
3. “ ” mark
1 2
3
Tightening torques:Engine oil drain bolt:10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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