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(4) Loosen the locknut.
(5) Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut untilthe desired amount of friction is ob-
tained.
(6) While holding the adjusting nut with a wrench, tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
(7) Securely install the handlebar cover and the plastic fasteners in their original posi-
tions.
(8) While holding the steering pole, move the lock pin to the stowed position, and
then lower the steering pole.
EJU3128CAdjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle
The angle of the jet thrust nozzle can be ad-
justed to two settings to suit operator prefer-
ence. To adjust the jet thrust nozzle angle:
(1) Pull back the outer sleeve of the steering
cable joint, and then disconnect the joint
from the steering cable pivot bolt.
(2) Remove the steering cable pivot bolt.
(3) Select the nozzle angle, install the steer- ing cable pivot bolt in the desired posi-
tion (P1 or P2) on the steering column,
and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
1Adjusting nut
2 Locknut
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
28 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 21 lb·ft)
1
2
1Steering cable joint
1 Steering cable pivot bolt
2 Steering column
1
2
1
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TIP:
The outermost hole in the steering column
cannot be used.
(4) Securely connect the steering cable jointto the steering cable pivot bolt.
EJU45671Adjusting the handlebar position
The handlebar can be adjusted to three posi-
tions to suit the rider’s preference. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the position of the han-
dlebar.
1 Nozzle angles
1 Nozzle angles
2 Steering cable pivot bolt positions
Standard steering cable pivot bolt posi-
tion:
P2
Tightening torque:
Steering cable pivot bolt:5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)
11
1
16° P1
P2
19° 2
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