wheel bolts YAMAHA TDM 850 2001 Owners Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
NOTE:_ Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very
short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. _
EWA00033
WARNING
_ If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle. _Control cables• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-29
Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-27
Wheels and tires• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-19–6-22
Brake and shift pedals• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-30
Brake and clutch levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-31
Sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-31
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-17 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
9
*Brake hose• Check for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
• Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-4.) Every 4 years
10*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
13*Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease. Every 50,000 km
14 Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
15*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
16*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
17 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
18*Sidestand switch• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
19*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
20*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
21*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.ÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-39
6
EAU01579
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
EAU03498*
Front wheel To remove the front wheel
EW000122
WARNING
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
@1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure.1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
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6 3. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
ECA00046
CAUTION:@ Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut. @4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
EAU03829
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle from the
right-hand side.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs. _5. Tighten the wheel axle, the front
wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
6. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
1. Bolt (´ 2)
2. Brake caliper
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
58 Nm (5.8 m·kg)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
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6
EAU03830
Rear wheel To remove the rear wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_
1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bolts.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-39.3. Loosen the brake caliper bracket
bolt.
4. Remove the brake caliper by re-
moving the bolts.
ECA00046
CAUTION:_ Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut. _
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
1. Brake caliper
2. Bolt (´ 2)
3. Bolt
4. Brake caliper bracket
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6 5. Loosen the locknut on each side of
the swingarm.
6. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing nuts fully in direction
a.7. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:_ The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel. _8. Remove the axle nut.
9. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
EAU03501
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle from the right-hand
side.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket, and then adjust the drive
chain slack. (See page 6-27 for
drive chain slack adjustment pro-
cedures.)
3. Install the brake caliper by install-
ing the bolts.
4. Install the axle nut, and then lower
the rear wheel so that it is on the
ground.
5. Tighten the axle nut, the brake cal-
iper bolts and the brake caliper
bracket bolt to the specified
torques.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
110 Nm (11.0 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg)
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