CHASSIS
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EAS1SM9102
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION
1. Check:
• Swingarm smooth action
• Swingarm free play
Refer to “SWINGARM” on page 4-60.
EAS1SM9103
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Gas leaks/oil leaks
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-53.
3. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly smooth ac-
tion
• Rear suspension link smooth action
Sit astride the seat and shake your body up
and down several times to check whether
the rear shock absorber assembly operates
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation
Correct or replace.
Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-53.
EAS1SM9104
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLY
Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel off
the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
ECA@
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster forcibly beyond its
adjusting range.
1. Remove:
• Rear frame
Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-53.
2. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
b. Loosen the adjuster “2” until there is some
clearance between the spring and the ad-
juster.
c. Measure the spring free length “a”.
d. Turn the adjuster in the direction of “b” or “c”
to make an adjustment.
TIP
• Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjusting ring before
adjustment.
• The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjusting ring.
Direction “b”
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction “c”
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum
Position in which the spring is
turned in 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from
its free length.
Standard
Position in which the spring is
turned in 10 mm (0.39 in) from its
free length.
Maximum
Position in which the spring is
turned in 18 mm (0.71 in) from its
free length.
Summary of Contents for YZ250F 2016
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Page 16: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 EUR ...
Page 17: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 AUS NZL ZAF ...
Page 40: ...CLEANING AND STORAGE 1 26 ...
Page 63: ...LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2 22 ...
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Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 31 EAS1SM9062 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM ...
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Page 122: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 38 ...
Page 190: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 66 ...
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Page 293: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 7 2 AC magneto 3 Rectifier regulator 4 Joint connector 5 Condenser ...
Page 295: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 9 ...
Page 321: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 35 ...
Page 322: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 36 EAS1SM9331 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EAS1SM9332 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
Page 324: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 38 EAS1SM9333 CHECKING THE SWITCHES Y W P Sb 1 2 P Sb Y W ...
Page 325: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 39 1 Engine stop switch 2 Neutral switch ...
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Page 342: ...LIST OF SELF DIAGNOSTIC AND FAIL SAFE ACTIONS 9 7 ...
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