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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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EAS1SL5178
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EWA13740
WARNING
This rear shock absorber contains highly
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling
the rear shock absorber, read and make
sure that you understand the following in-
formation. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for property damage or person-
al injury that may result from improper han-
dling of the rear shock absorber.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear
shock absorber.
• Do not subject the rear shock absorber 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 rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
TIP
A break-in is required up to about 50 km of run-
ning.
EAS1SL5179
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER
Before disposing the rear shock absorber, be
sure to extract the nitrogen gas from valve “1”.
EWA33DD052
WARNING
• Wear protective glasses to prevent your
eyes from damage due to possible gas or
metal chips scattered.
• To dispose of a damaged or a worn-out
rear shock absorber, take the unit to your
Yamaha dealer for this disposal proce-
dure.
EAS1SL5180
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. 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.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
“1”
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
• Rear shock absorber assembly
1
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Summary of Contents for YZ450FF 1SL-28199-11
Page 6: ...EAS1SL5006 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 38: ...CLEANING AND STORAGE 1 26...
Page 66: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27...
Page 68: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29...
Page 70: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 33 EAS1SL5066 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 35...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 37...
Page 78: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 39...
Page 80: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 41...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 43...
Page 122: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 38...
Page 135: ...REAR WHEEL 4 11 1 2...
Page 192: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 68...
Page 278: ...WATER PUMP 6 7...
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Page 297: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 7 2 AC magneto 3 Rectifier regulator 4 Joint connector 5 Condenser...
Page 299: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 9...
Page 325: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 35...
Page 326: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 36 EAS1SL5334 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EAS1SL5335 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 328: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 38 EAS1SL5336 CHECKING THE SWITCHES B Y P Sb 2 1...
Page 329: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 39 1 Engine stop switch 2 Neutral switch...
Page 344: ...LIST OF SELF DIAGNOSTIC AND FAIL SAFE ACTIONS 9 7...