Checking The Shift Forks; Checking The Shift Drum Assembly; Checking The Transmission - Yamaha Star XVS950A 2009 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS

The following procedure applies to all of the
shift forks and shift fork guide bars.
1. Check:
• Shift fork cam follower "1"
• Shift fork pawls "2"
Bends/damage/scoring/wear → Replace
the shift fork.
2. Check:
• Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat sur-
face.
Bends → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift
fork guide bar.
3. Check:
• Shift fork movement
(along the shift fork guide bar)
Rough movement → Replace the shift
forks and shift fork guide bar as a set.
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CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY

1. Check:
• Shift drum grooves
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace the
shift drum assembly.
• Shift drum segment "1"
Damage/wear → Replace the shift drum
assembly.
• Shift drum bearing "2"
Damage/pitting → Replace the shift drum
assembly.
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CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION

1. Measure:
• Main axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge
"1")
Out of specification → Replace the main
axle.
Main axle runout limit
0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
2. Measure:
• Drive axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge
"1")
Out of specification → Replace the drive
axle.
Drive axle runout limit
0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
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TRANSMISSION