Yamaha YFM450FAR Service Manual page 116

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ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN
Measure the width È between the marks.
G
G
Rotate the front tires 180° until the marks are
exactly opposite one another.
Measure the width É between the marks.
G
G
Calculate the toe-in using the formula given
below.
Toe-in = É – È
G
If the toe-in is incorrect, adjust it.
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3.Adjust:
Toe-in
G
WARNING
Be sure that both tie-rods are turned the
G
same amount. If not, the machine will drift
right or left even though the handlebar is
positioned straight. This may lead to
mishandling and an accident.
After setting the toe-in to specification,
G
run the machine slowly for some distance
with both hands lightly holding the
handlebar and check that the handlebar
responds correctly. If not, turn either the
right or left tie-rod within the toe-in
specification.
t
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Adjustment steps:
G
Mark both tie-rods ends.
This reference point will be needed during
adjustment.
Loosen the locknuts (tie-rod end) 1 of both
G
tie-rods.
G
The same number of turns should be given
to both the right and left tie-rods 2 until the
specified toe-in is obtained. This is to keep
the length of the rods the same.
G
Tighten the rod end locknuts of both tie rods.
Locknut (rod end):
40 Nm (4.0 m • kg, 29 ft • lb)
NOTE:
Adjust the rod ends so that A and B are equal.
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