Yamaha YZF-R25 Service Manual page 278

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Align the match mark "a" of the shift shaft with
the punch mark "b" of the shift arm.
1
2. Measure:
• Installed shift rod length "a"
Incorrect → Adjust.
Installed length "a"
141.6–145.6 mm (5.57–5.73 in)
3. Adjust:
• Installed shift rod length
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
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The shift rod locknut (shift pedal side) has left-
hand threads.
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b" to
obtain the correct shift pedal position.
Direction "a"
Installed shift rod length increases.
Direction "b"
Installed shift rod length decreases.
b
a
a
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c. Tighten both locknuts.
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The shift rod locknut (shift pedal side) has left-
hand threads.
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SHIFT SHAFT
1
b
a
2
Shift rod locknut (shift arm side)
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Shift rod locknut (shift pedal
side)
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Left-hand threads
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