Lubricating The Steering Shaft; Checking The Steering System; Adjusting The Toe-In - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM125RA Service Manual

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LUBRICATING THE STEERING SHAFT

Refer to "STEERING STEM" on page 4-46.
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CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check:
• Steering assembly bushings
Move the handlebar up and down, and
back and forth.
Excessive play → Replace the steering
stem bushings.
3. Check:
• Tie-rod ends "1"
Free play → Replace the tie-rod end.
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a. Turn the handlebar left until it stops.
b. Move the handlebar slightly to the right and
left.
c. Check for play in the tie-rod ends.
d. Turn the handlebar right until it stops.
e. Move the handlebar slightly to the left and
right.
f. Check for play in the tie-rod ends.
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4. Raise the front end of the vehicle so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5. Check:
• Ball joints and wheel bearings
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
Excessive free play → Replace the front
arms (upper and lower) and/or wheel
bearings.
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ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Measure:
• Toe-in
Out of specification → Adjust.
Toe-in (with tire touching the
ground)
8.0–18.0 mm (0.31–0.71 in)
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TIP
Before measuring the toe-in, make sure that
the tire pressure is correct.
a. Mark both front tire tread centers.
b. Face the handlebar straight ahead.
c. Measure the width "A" between the marks.
d. Rotate the front tires 180° until the marks
are exactly opposite one another.
e. Measure the width "B" between the marks.
f. Calculate the toe-in using the formula given
below.
Toe-in = "B" – "A"
g. If the toe-in is incorrect, adjust it.
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