Overheating; Faulty Brake; Poor Braking Effect; Oil Leakage - Yamaha TDM850 1996 Service Manual

FRONT FORK OIL LEAKAGE AND FRONT FORK MALFUNCTION

OVERHEATING

OVERHEATING
Ignition system
S Improper spark plug gap
S Improper spark plug heat range
S Faulty ignitor unit
Fuel system
S Improper carburetor main jet (improper setting)
S Improperly adjusted fuel level
S Clogged air filler element

FAULTY BRAKE

POOR BRAKING EFFECT

Disc brake
S Worn brake pads
S Worn disc
S Air in brake fluid
S Leaking brake fluid
S Faulty cylinder cup kit
S Faulty caliper seal kit
S Loose union bolt
S Broken brake hose
S Oily or greasy disc/brake pads
S Improper brake fluid level
FRONT FORK OIL LEAKAGE AND FRONT FORK MALFUNCTION

OIL LEAKAGE

S Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
S Damaged or cracked outer tube
S Damaged oil seal lip
S Improperly installed oil seal
S Improper oil level (too much)
S Loose damper rod holding bolt
S Broken cap bolt O-ring
OVERHEATING/FAULTY BRAKE/
Compression system
S Heavy carbon build-up
Engine oil
S Incorrect oil level
S Improper oil viscosity
S Inferior oil quality.
Brake
S Dragging brake
Cooling system
S Faulty water temperature gauge
S Faulty thermo unit
S Incorrect coolant level
S Faulty thermostatic valve
S Faulty thermo switch
S Clogged or damaged radiator
S Faulty radiator cap
S Seized impeller shaft
S Inoperative fan motor

MALFUNCTION

S Bent, deformed or damaged inner tube
S Bent or deformed outer tube
S Damaged fork spring
S Worn or damaged slide metal
S Bent or damaged damper rod
S Improper oil viscosity
S Improper oil level
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