Yamaha YZ450FX 2023 Owner's Manual page 94

6. Install:
• Handlebar grip "1"
a. Slightly coat the handlebar left end with a
rubber adhesive.
b. Install the handlebar grip on the handlebar
by pressing the grip from the left side.
c. Wipe off any excess adhesive with a clean
cloth.
TIP
Install the handlebar grip to the handlebar so
that the line "a" between the two arrow marks
faces straight upward.
7. Install:
• Clutch cable "1"
TIP
Before installation, apply the lithium-soap-based
grease to the clutch cable end.
8. Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER
FREE PLAY" on page 3-11.
Clutch lever free play
7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
9. Install:
• Right grip "1"
• Collar "2"
Apply adhesive to the tube guide "3".
TIP
• Before applying the adhesive, wipe off grease
or oil on the tube guide surface "a" with a lac-
a a
1
quer thinner.
• Install the grip to the tube guide so that the grip
match mark "b" and tube guide slot "c" form the
angle as shown.
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10.Install:
• Rubber cover "1"
• Throttle grip "2"
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the
throttle grip sliding surface.
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11.Install:
• Throttle cable "1"
TIP
Slightly coat the end of throttle cable and inside
of throttle grip with lithium-soap-based grease.
Then, mount the throttle grip onto the handlebar.
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b
1
c
3
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