ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN

CHK ADJ

Measure the width È between the marks.

Rotate the front tires 180° until the marks are exactly opposite one another.

Measure the width É between the marks.

Calculate the toe-in using the formula given below.

Toe-in = É È

If the toe-in is incorrect, adjust it.

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3.Adjust:

Toe-in

WARNING

Be sure that both tie-rods are turned the same amount. If not, the machine will drift right or left even though the handlebar is positioned straight. This may lead to mishandling and an accident.

After setting the toe-in to specification, run the machine slowly for some distance with both hands lightly holding the handlebar and check that the handlebar responds correctly. If not, turn either the right or left tie-rod within the toe-in specification.

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Adjustment steps:

Mark both tie-rods ends.

This reference point will be needed during adjustment.

Loosen the locknuts (tie-rod end) 1 of both tie-rods.

The same number of turns should be given to both the right and left tie-rods 2 until the specified toe-in is obtained. This is to keep the length of the rods the same.

Tighten the rod end locknuts of both tie rods.

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Locknut (rod end):

40 Nm (4.0 m • kg, 29 ft • lb)

NOTE:

Adjust the rod ends so that A and B are equal.

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Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10, LIT-11616-16-02 service manual Toe-in = É È, Locknut rod end 40 Nm 4.0 m kg, 29 ft lb