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43. 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]
Rebound damping force
Turn the rebound damping force adjusting screw
in direction (a) to increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the damping, and in di-
rection (b) to decrease the rebound damping force
and thereby soften the damping.
1. Distance ATightening torque: Locknut:42 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)
1
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1(a)
(b)
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43. 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]
WARNING
EWB00451This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. If the shock absorb-
er assembly is damaged, it could explode
causing injury or property damage. Shock ab-
sorber cylinder damage could also result in
poor handling which could cause an accident.
 Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
 Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or other high heat.
 Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any
way.
 Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):Distance A = 238.5 mm (9.39 in)
Standard: Distance A = 228.5 mm (9.00 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 223.5 mm (8.80 in)1. Distance A
1
Tightening torque:Locknut:42 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)
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TIPA 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 illustration.
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
adjusting nut, distance A is changed by 1.5 mm
(0.06 in).
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. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
1
(b)
(a)
2
3
Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft):Distance A = 238.5 mm (9.39 in)
Standard: Distance A = 228.5 mm (9.00 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 223.5 mm (8.80 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 damping, and in di-
rection (b) to decrease the rebound damping force
and thereby soften the damping.
Compression damping force
Fast compression damping force
To increase the fast compression damping force
and thereby harden the compression damping,
turn the fast compression damping force adjust-
ing bolt in direction (a). To decrease the fast com-
pression damping force and thereby soften the
compression damping, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction (b).
Tightening torque:
Locknut:42 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1
(b) (a)
Rebound damping setting:
Minimum (soft):30 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 18 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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EBU27112Owner’s manual and tool kitBe sure to put this owner’s manual in the plastic
bag and to always carry it as well as the owner’s
tool kit and the low-pressure tire gauge in their re-
spective compartments under the seat.
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 pre-
ventive maintenance and minor repairs. However,additional tools such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain maintenance work
correctly.
TIPIf you do not have the tools or experience required
for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform
it for you.
1. Owner’s manual
2. Owner’s tool kit
3. Low-pressure tire gauge
1
2 1
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82. Check the spark plug for electrode erosion
and excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick- ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification. To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when installing
the 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. 3. Install the spark plug cap.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR8E
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque:Spark plug:13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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87. Remove the oil filter element and the O-rings. 8. Install a new oil filter element and new O-
rings.
TIPMake sure that the O-rings are properly seated. 9. Install the oil filter element cover by installingthe bolts, and then tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
1. Oil filter element cover
2. Bolt
2 1
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ringTightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
1
2
2
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10. Install the crankcase engine oil drain bolt, the
engine oil tank drain bolt and their new gas-
ket, and then tighten the bolts to the specified
torques.
11. Install the crankcase engine oil filler bolt and its new O-ring, and then tighten the oil filler
bolt to the specified torque.
12. Pour only 1.3 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt) of the specified amount of the recommended
engine oil through the engine oil tank filler
hole, and then install and tighten the oil tank
filler cap.
13. Start the engine, rev it several times, and then turn it off. 14. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and
then gradually fill the oil tank with the remain-
ing oil quantity while regularly checking the oil
level on the dipstick.
15. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
16. Install and tighten the engine oil tank filler cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down. NOTICEECB00301In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils
Tightening torques:
Crankcase engine oil drain bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 19 N·m (1.9 kgf·m, 14 lb·ft)
Tightening torque: Crankcase engine oil filler bolt:12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)Recommended oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement:1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 1.85 L (1.96 US qt, 1.63 Imp.qt)
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