Maintenance and care

Difference of A and B:

Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)

If the steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a Yamaha dealer service it.

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Checking the shift cable

Place the shift lever in the reverse position. Make sure that the reverse gate makes contact with the stopper.

1Stopper

If the reverse gate does not make contact with the stopper, have a Yamaha dealer service it.

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Checking and adjusting the throttle cable

Face the handlebars straight ahead, and then check that the throttle cable moves back to the set position smoothly and that the throttle lever free play is within specification.

Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If the throttle lever does not return smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer service it.

If the specified throttle lever free play cannot be obtained as described below, have a Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.

FX SHO

(1)Remove the eight screws, and then re- move the front handlebar cover.

1Front handlebar cover

(2)Slide the rubber cover away from the ad- juster, and then loosen the locknut.

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