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FRONT FORK
CHECKING THE COLLAR
1. Inspect:
• Piston metal "1"
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE FORK SPRING
1. Measure:
• Fork spring free length "a"
Out of specification
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE INNER TUBE
1. Inspect:
• Inner tube surface "a"
Score marks
→
Repair or replace.
Use #1,000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece
→
Replace.
• Inner tube bends
Out of specification
→
Replace.
Use the dial gauge "1".
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
CHECKING THE OUTER TUBE
1. Inspect:
• Outer tube "1"
Score marks/wear/damage
→
Replace.
Fork spring free length:
470 mm (18.5 in)
<Limit>: 465 mm (18.3 in)
Inner tube bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Summary of Contents for YZ450FA 2011
Page 6: ...YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY ...
Page 10: ...MEMO ...
Page 57: ......
Page 58: ...2 21 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
Page 60: ...2 23 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM ...
Page 62: ...2 25 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM F F A B D D C C E F F C C D D B A E 100mm ...
Page 64: ...2 27 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM B B F G A A C C D D E E B B G F C C D D E E A A ...
Page 66: ...2 29 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM ...
Page 68: ...2 31 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM ...
Page 70: ...2 33 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM ...
Page 90: ...3 19 ENGINE INTAKE EXHAUST ...
Page 106: ...3 35 CHASSIS LUBRICATION ...
Page 159: ...4 48 BALANCER 11 Balancer shaft driven gear 1 Order Part name Q ty Remarks ...
Page 231: ...5 37 HANDLEBAR 14 Handlebar lower holder 2 15 Cap 1 Order Part name Q ty Remarks ...
Page 249: ...5 55 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 9 Bearing 2 Refer to removal section Order Part name Q ty Remarks ...