torque YAMAHA YZ250F 2012 Owners Manual

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
LOCATION OF
IMPORTANT LABELS ..... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................. 1-5
CONSUMER
INFORMATION................. 1-6
INCLUDED PARTS .......... 1-6
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION................. 1-6
CHECKING OF
CONNECTION .................. 1-7
SPECIAL TOOLS ............. 1-8
CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................... 1-12
STARTING AND
BREAK-IN ...................... 1-13
TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS........................... 1-15
CLEANING AND
STORAGE ...................... 1-16
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-1
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-3
TIGHTENING
TORQUES ...................... 2-10
LUBRICATION
DIAGRAMS .................... 2-16
CABLE ROUTING
DIAGRAM ....................... 2-18
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR
INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS ...................... 3-1
PRE-OPERATION
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE................ 3-5
ENGINE ............................ 3-6
CHASSIS ........................ 3-14
ELECTRICAL ................. 3-24
CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS.................. 4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER ........................ 4-3
RADIATOR ....................... 4-7
CARBURETOR................. 4-9
CAMSHAFTS.................. 4-16
CYLINDER HEAD........... 4-21
VALVES AND VALVE
SPRINGS ........................ 4-23
CYLINDER AND
PISTON ........................... 4-27
CLUTCH ......................... 4-31
OIL FILTER ELEMENT
AND WATER PUMP ....... 4-35
BALANCER .................... 4-40
OIL PUMP ....................... 4-42
KICK SHAFT AND
SHIFT SHAFT ................. 4-46
CDI MAGNETO............... 4-51
ENGINE REMOVAL ....... 4-53
CRANKCASE AND
CRANKSHAFT ............... 4-57
TRANSMISSION,
SHIFT CAM AND
SHIFT FORK................... 4-63
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL ..................5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND
REAR BRAKE ..................5-6
FRONT FORK .................5-16
HANDLEBAR..................5-24
STEERING ......................5-28
SWINGARM ....................5-31
REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ....................5-36
CHAPTER 6
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS AND
WIRING DIAGRAM ...........6-2
IGNITION SYSTEM...........6-3
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR SYSTEM ...........6-6
CHAPTER 7
TUNING
ENGINE.............................7-1
CHASSIS ..........................7-6

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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
1. Before starting the engine, fill the
fuel tank with the fuel.
2. Perform the pre-operation checks
on the machine.
3. Start and warm up the engine.
Check the idle speed, and check
the operation of the controls and
the engine stop switch. Then, re-
start the engine and check its op-
eration within no more than 5
minutes after it is restarted.
4. Operate the machine in the lower
gears at moderate throttle open-
ings for five to eight minutes.
5. Check how the engine runs when
the machine is ridden with the
throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open (low to me-
dium speed) for about one hour.
6. Restart the engine and check the
operation of the machine through-
out its entire operating range. Re-
start the machine and operate it
for about 10 to 15 more minutes.
The machine will now be ready to
race.
• After the break-in or before each
race, you must check the entire
machine for loose fittings and
fasteners as per "TORQUE-
CHECK POINTS". Tighten all
such fasteners as required.
• When any of the following parts
have been replaced, they must
be broken in.
CYLINDER AND CRANKSHAFT:
About one hour of break-in oper-
ation is necessary.
PISTON, RING, VALVES, CAM-
SHAFTS AND GEARS:
These parts require about 30
minutes of break-in operation at
half-throttle or less. Observe the
condition of the engine carefully
during operation.

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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to "TIGHTENING TORQUES" section in the CHAPTER 2.
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and fuel tank Fuel tank to frame
Exhaust system Silencer to rear frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering Steering stem to handlebar Steering stem to frame
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front fork Front fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Installation of rear shock absorber Rear shock absorber to frame
Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of wheel axle
Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Brake Front Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Rear Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Fuel system Fuel tank to fuel cock
Lubrication system Tightening of oil hose clamp

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
ELECTRICAL
TIGHTENING TORQUES
ENGINE
△- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Advancer type Electrical ----
CDI:
Magneto-model (stator)/manufacturer 17D-51/YAMAHA ----
Charging coil 1 resistance (color) 720–1,080 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F)
(Green–Brown)----
Charging coil 2 resistance (color) 44–66 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) (Black–Pink) ----
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248–372 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) (White–Red) ----
CDI unit-model/manufacturer 17D-90/YAMAHA ----
Ignition coil:
Model/manufacturer 5UL-20/DENSO ----
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in) ----
Primary coil resistance 0.08–0.10 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Secondary coil resistance 4.6–6.8 kΩat 20 °C (68 °F) ----
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Spark plug M10S 1 13 Nm (1.3 m•kg, 9.4 ft•lb)
Camshaft cap M6 10 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12 1 28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M8 1 15 Nm (1.5 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
Cylinder head (bolt) M9 4 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb)
Cylinder head (nut) M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Cylinder head cover M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Cylinder M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Balancer weight M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Balancer shaft driven gear M14 1 50 Nm (5.0 m•kg, 36 ft•lb) Lock washer
Timing chain guide (intake side) M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Timing chain tensioner M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Impeller M8 1 14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
Radiator hose clamp M6 10 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Coolant drain bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)Copper
washer
Water pump housing M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Radiator M6 6 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Radiator pipe M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Oil pump cover M4 1 1.7 Nm (0.17 m•kg, 1.2 ft•lb)
Oil pump M6 3 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Oil filter element drain bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
Oil filter element cover M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Oil strainer (crankcase) M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M10) M10 1 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)Copper
washer
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M8) M8 2 18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)Copper
washer
△Oil hose M6 3 8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
Oil hose clamp — 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Oil strainer (oil tank) M6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5 ft•lb)
Oil tank drain bolt M8 1 18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
Oil tank (upper) M6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Oil tank and frame M6 3 9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5 ft•lb)
Carburetor joint clamp M5 1 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Air filter joint clamp M6 1 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Throttle cable (pull) M6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Throttle cable (return) M12 1 11 Nm (1.1 m•kg, 8.0 ft•lb)
Throttle cable cover M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Hot starter plunger M12 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Hot starter cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
△Air filter case M6 2 8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
Air filter joint and air filter case M5 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Air filter element M6 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Exhaust pipe M8 2 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
△Exhaust pipe protector M6 3 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
△Silencer M8 2 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
Silencer clamp M8 1 14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
Crankcase M6 11 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 11 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Crankcase bearing stopper (crankshaft) M6 4 14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb) Stake.
Left crankcase cover M6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Right crankcase cover M6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Clutch cover M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Crankcase oil drain bolt M10 1 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)Copper
washer
△Crankshaft end accessing screw M32 1 —
△Timing mark accessing screw M14 1 —
△Drive chain sprocket cover M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb) Lock washer
Kickstarter crank M8 1 33 Nm (3.3 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
Primary drive gear M18 1 75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb) Lock washer
Clutch spring M6 5 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Clutch boss M16 1 75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb) Lock washer
Clutch cable locknut M8 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Clutch cable adjust bolt and locknutM6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Push lever shaft M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb) ItemThread
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
CHASSIS
△- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
Drive sprocket M18 1 75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb) Lock washer
Drive axle oil seal stopper M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Segment M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
Shift guide M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Stopper lever M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Shift pedal M6 1 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)ItemThread
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△Upper bracket and outer tube M84 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
△Lower bracket and outer tube M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
△Upper bracket and steering stem M24 1 145 Nm (14.5 m•kg, 105 ft•lb)
△Handlebar upper holder and handlebar
lower holderM8 4 28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)
△Handlebar lower holder and upper brack-
etM10 2 34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 25 ft•lb)
△Steering stem and steering ring nut M28 1 Refer to TIP.
Front fork and damper assembly M51 2 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
Front fork and adjuster M22 2 55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)Copper
washer
Damper assembly and base valve M42 2 29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
Adjuster and damper assembly M12 2 29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
Front fork bleed screw and base valve M5 2 1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
△Front fork and front fork protector M6 6 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
△Lower bracket and brake hose guide M6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5 ft•lb)
△Front fork protector and brake hose hold-
erM6 2 8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8 ft•lb)
Throttle grip cap M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
△Front brake master cylinder M6 29 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5 ft•lb)
Brake lever mounting bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
Brake lever mounting nut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
Brake lever position locknut M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
Clutch lever holder M6 2 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
Clutch lever mounting nut M6 1 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Clutch lever position lock nut M5 1 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
Hot starter lever holder M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Hot starter lever mounting nut M5 1 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 2 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
△
Front brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)Copper
washer
△Front brake caliper M8 2 28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)
Pad pin plug M10 2 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
△Front brake caliper and pad pin M10 1 18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
△Rear brake caliper and pad pin M10 1 18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
△Brake caliper and bleed screw M8 2 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
△Front wheel axle and axle nut M16 1 105 Nm (10.5 m•kg, 75 ft•lb)
△Front wheel axle holder M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
△Front brake disc M6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
△Rear brake disc M6 6 14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
△
Footrest bracket and frame M10 4 55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)TORX
△Brake pedal M8 1 26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
△Rear brake master cylinder M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 2 2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
△
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)Copper
washer
△Rear wheel axle and axle nut M22 1 135 Nm (13.5 m•kg, 98 ft•lb)
△Nipple (spoke) — 72 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
△Rear wheel sprocket M8 6 42 Nm (4.2 m•kg, 30 ft•lb)
△Rear brake disc cover M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
△Rear brake caliper protector M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 2 21 Nm (2.1 m•kg, 15 ft•lb)
Engine mounting:
△Engine and engine bracket (front) M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38 ft•lb)
△Engine and frame (lower) M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38 ft•lb)
△Upper engine bracket and frame M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 25 ft•lb)
△Front engine bracket and frame M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 25 ft•lb)
△Engine and engine bracket (upper) M10 2 55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
Lower engine guard M6 3 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
CDI unit bracket M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Cable guide and frame M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Pivot shaft and nut M16 1 85 Nm (8.5 m•kg, 61 ft•lb)
△Relay arm and swingarm M14 1 70 Nm (7.0 m•kg, 50 ft•lb)
△Relay arm and connecting rod M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58 ft•lb)
△Connecting rod and frame M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58 ft•lb)
△Rear shock absorber and frame M10 1 56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
△Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m•kg, 38 ft•lb)
△Rear frame (upper) M8 2 32 Nm (3.2 m•kg, 23 ft•lb)
△Rear frame (lower) M8 2 32 Nm (3.2 m•kg, 23 ft•lb)
△Swingarm and brake hose holder M54 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
Upper drive chain tensioner M8 1 16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
Lower drive chain tensioner M8 1 16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
Drive chain support M6 3 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Seal guard and swingarm M5 4 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
△Fuel tank M6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5 ft•lb)
△Fuel cock M6 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)ItemThread
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
1. First, tighten the steering ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb) by using the steering nut wrench, then loosen
the steering ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the steering ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb).
ELECTRICALSeat set bracket and fuel tankM6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Fuel tank bracket and fuel tank M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Side cover set bracket and fuel tank M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Fitting band set screw and fuel tank M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Air scoop and fuel tank M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Air scoop and radiator guard M6 4 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Air scoop and frame M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Radiator mounting boss and frame M10 2 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg,14 ft•lb)
△Front fender M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
△Rear fender (front) M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
△Rear fender (rear) M6 2 16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
△Side cover M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Seat M8 2 23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
△Number plate M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)ItemThread
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Stator M6 3 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Rotor M12 1 56 Nm (5.6 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
Neutral switch M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
GENERAL TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
This chart specifies torque for stan-
dard fasteners with standard I.S.O.
pitch threads. Torque specifications
for special components or assem-
blies are included in the applicable
sections of this book. To avoid war-
page, tighten multi-fastener assem-
blies in a crisscross fashion, in
progressive stages, until full torque is
reached. Unless otherwise specified,
torque specifications call for clean,
dry threads. Components should be
at room temperature.A. Distance between flats
B. Outside thread diameter
DEFINITION OF UNITS
A
(Nut)B
(Bolt
)TORQUE SPECIFI-
CATION
Nm m•kg ft•lb
10
mm6 mm 6 0.6 4.3
12
mm8 mm 15 1.5 11
14
mm10
mm30 3.0 22
17
mm12
mm55 5.5 40
19
mm14
mm85 8.5 61
22
mm16
mm130 13 94
Unit Read Definition Measure
mm
millimeter 10-3 meter Length
cmcentimeter 10-2 meter Length
kgkilogram 103 gram Weight
NNewton 1 kg × m/sec2Force
NmNewton meter N × m Torque
m•kgMeter kilogram m × kg Torque
PaPascal N/m2Pressure
N/mmNewton per millimeter N/mm Spring rate
LLiter — Volume or capacity
cm3Cubic centimeter — Volume or capacity
r/minRevolution per minute — Engine speed

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CHASSIS
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing
tone; a loose spoke will sound flat.
2. Tighten:• Spokes(with a spoke nipple wrench "1")
Be sure to retighten these spokes be-
fore and after break-in.
CHECKING THE WHEELS
1. Inspect:• Wheel runoutElevate the wheel and turn it.
Abnormal runout → Replace. 2. Inspect:
• Bearing free playExist play →Replace.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. WARNING! Securely
support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling
over.
2. Check: • Steering stemGrasp the bottom of the forks and
gently rock the fork assembly
back and forth.
Free play →Adjust steering head.
3. Check: • Steering smooth actionTurn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action →Adjust steer-
ing ring nut.
4. Adjust: • Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment
steps:
a. Remove the number plate.
b. Remove the handlebar and upper
bracket. c. Loosen the steering ring nut "1"
using the steering nut wrench "2".
d. Tighten the steering ring nut "3" using steering nut wrench "4".
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the thread of the steering stem.
• Set the torque wrench to the steer-
ing nut wrench so that they form a
right angle.
e. Loosen the steering ring nut one turn.
f. Retighten the steering ring nut us- ing the steering nut wrench.
Avoid over-tightening.
g. Check the steering stem by turn-ing it lock to lock. If there is any
binding, remove the steering stem
assembly and inspect the steer-
ing bearings.
Spoke nipple wrench:
YM-01521/90890-01521
Spokes: 3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)
Steering nut wrench:YU-33975/90890-01403
Steering nut wrench: YU-33975/90890-01403
Steering ring nut (initial
tightening): 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27
ft•lb)
Steering ring nut (final
tightening): 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)