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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal
1, Remove one rear shock absorber at a
time, inspect and reinstall before re
moving the other,
Inspection
1, Check the rod. If ft Is Dont or damaged.
replace thy shock absoiber
2. Check for oil leakage If ail Inskage is
evident, replace the shock absorder.
3. Operate
shock absorber rod to check
damping. There should be no noticeable
damping as shock extends
4, Install the shock absorber on the
metoreycie.
Rear shock absorber ightening torque:
3.0 m-kg (21.5 fb)
CABLES AND FITTINGS
Cable
Maintananca
Note: ——___________
See
General
Maintenance/Lubnication
Charts for additiona' information.
Cable
maintenance
is primarily concerned
with preventing deterioration through rust
and weathering
and providing
for proper
lubrication to allow the cable to move freely
within its nousing
Cable removal is stre.ghtforward and un-
complicated, Revnoval will not be discussed
within this section,
For dete)s, see the in-
dividue! maintenance seotion for which the
cable is an integral part.
Cable routing is of paramount importance,
howevar, for details of cable routing. see
the
cable routing clagrams
at the enc of this
manual.
510
1. Remove the czble.
2. Check for free movement of cable
within ts housing. I movement is
obstructed. check for fraying or kinking
of the cable strands. If damage is evi-
dent, replaca the cable assembly.
3. To lubricate cable, hold in vercical posi-
tion. Apply lubricant to uppermost end
of cable. Leave in vertical position until
lubricant appears at bottom end. Allow
excess to drain and re-install
Recommended lubricant
YAMAHA CHAIN AND CABLE
LUBE, or SAE 10/30 motor oil
Throttle Maintenance
1. Romove two Phillips lwad screws from
throttle housing assembly anc separate
two halves of housing,
2. Disconnect cable end from throttle grip
assembly and remove grip assemb'y.
3 Wash all parts in mild solvent an check
contact surfaces for burs or other
damage.
(Also clean and inspect
righthand end of hanclebar }
4 Lubricate contact surfaces with light
coat of lithium soap base grease and re-
assemble,
NOTE:
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Tighten housing screws evenly to maintain
an even gap netween tne two halves.
5. Check for smooth throttle operation and
quick spring return when released and
make certain that housing does nut
rotate on handlebar.
Lubrication of Levers, Podals, ote.
1. Lubricete the pivoting parts of the brake
and clutch levers with recommended
lubricant
Recommended lubncart:
YAMAHA CHAIN AND CABLE
LUBE. or SAE 10W/30 motor ui!
2. Lubricate the shaft of the brake peda
with lithium scep grease,
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