Yamaha RS90K, Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
STEERING SYSTEM
STEERING SYSTEM
Free play check
1. Check:
• Steering system free play
Move the handlebar up and down and back
and forth.
Turn the handlebar slightly to the right and
left.
Excessive free play
→
Check that the handle-
bar, tie rod ends and relay rod ends are
installed securely in position. If free play still
exists, check the steering bearing, front sus-
pension links and ski mounting area for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Toe-out adjustment
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Measure:
• Ski toe-out (
a
–
c
)
• Ski stance
b
Point the skis forward.
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
Ski toe-out:
0 ~ 15 mm (0 ~ 0.59 in)
Ski stance (center to center):
Except for RS90M
1,086 mm (42.8 in)
For RS90M
980 mm (38.6 in)