Removing The Transmission; Checking The Shift Forks; Checking The Shift Drum Assembly; Checking The Transmission - Yamaha XT1200Z(Z) 2010 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION

1. Remove:
• Main axle assembly "1"
TIP
Remove the main axle assembly with the slide
hammer bolts "2" and weight.
Slide hammer bolt
90890-01083
Slide hammer bolt 6 mm
YU-01083-1
Weight
90890-01084
YU-01083-3
2
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CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS

The following procedure applies to all of the shift
forks.
1. Check:
• Shift fork cam follower "1"
• Shift fork pawl "2"
Bends/damage/scoring/wear → Replace the
shift fork.
2. Check:
• Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift fork
guide bar.
1
2
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.
4. Check:
• Springs
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ASSEMBLY

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

1. Measure:
• Main axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge "1")
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TRANSMISSION
2
1