
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
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EAS1PE1002
HANDLING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES (YFM700RSF)
WARNING
EWA1S3L012
These front shock absorber assemblies con-
tain highly compressed nitrogen gas. Before
handling the front shock absorber assem-
blies, read and make sure you understand
the following information. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may result
from improper handling of the front shock
absorber assemblies.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the front
shock absorber assemblies.
• Do not subject the front shock absorber as-
semblies to an open flame or any other
source of high heat. High heat can cause an
explosion due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the front shock
absorber assemblies in any way. Front
shock absorber assembly damage will re-
sult in poor damping performance.
EAS1PE1003
DISPOSING OF A FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (YFM700RSF)
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a front shock absorber assembly.
To release the gas pressure, press on the
gas valve needle with a suitable tool as
shown, until all of the gas is released (the
hissing has stopped).
WARNING
EWA13760
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS29720
REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front upper arms and front lower arms.
1. Check:
• Front arm free play
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a. Check the front arm side play “A” by moving
it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bushings.
b. Check the front arm vertical movement “B” by
moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or if
there is binding, check the bushings.
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2. Remove:
• Front arm
EAS29730
CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front upper arms and front lower arms.
1. Check:
• Front upper arm “1”
• Front lower arm “2”
Bends/damage
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Replace.
2. Check:
• Bushings “3”
Wear/damage
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Replace.
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B
B
Summary of Contents for RAPTOR YFM700RF 2015
Page 1: ...2015 SERVICE MANUAL YFM700RF YFM700RSF LIT 11616 28 28 2LS F8197 10 ...
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Page 28: ...SPECIAL TOOLS 1 19 ...
Page 51: ...LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2 22 ...
Page 54: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 25 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS 1 4 3 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 56: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27 2 3 A A A A 2 1 ...
Page 57: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 28 1 Oil delivery pipe 2 Oil filter 3 Oil pump ...
Page 58: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 60: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31 A A A A 4 1 2 3 1 A ...
Page 62: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 33 2 1 ...
Page 63: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 34 1 Balancer 1 2 Crankshaft ...
Page 66: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 37 B A C C D D C C A D D B 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 6 2 6 3 4 A B C D E ...
Page 68: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 39 A B B 4 1 1 2 2 3 A B B A A B ...
Page 78: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 49 Rear fender top view 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 9 8 A 4 5 5 B 10 11 12 13 14 ...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 53 Front brake hose front and top view A B 1 2 3 C D E 2 3 2 2 ...
Page 84: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 55 Rear brake hose right side view A B B C 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 4 4 ...
Page 88: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 59 ...
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Page 127: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 36 1 a b ...
Page 128: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 37 ...
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Page 217: ...CAMSHAFT 5 18 T R Camshaft retainer bolt 10 Nm 1 0 m kg 7 2 ft lb ...
Page 272: ...TRANSMISSION 5 73 ...
Page 282: ...WATER PUMP 6 9 ...
Page 292: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 7 9 EAS27040 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 3 2 1 4 A ...
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Page 309: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 10 ...
Page 313: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 ...
Page 317: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 18 ...
Page 323: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 24 ...
Page 353: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 54 ...
Page 357: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 58 ...
Page 358: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 59 EAS27972 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 2 3 16 26 ...
Page 378: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 79 ...
Page 389: ...SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE TABLE 9 10 ...
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