CHASSIS
3-29
EASB29B099
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
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:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches
Replace.
• Front fork leg (s)
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
Replace the oil seal.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation
Correct or replace.
Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-38.
EASB29B100
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
PROTECTOR GUIDE
1. Check:
• Protector guide “1”
Out of specification
Replace.
TIP
The protector guide reaches the limit of its use
when it is worn down to the same height “a” as
of the outer tube circumference.
EASB29B101
CLEANING THE FRONT FORK OIL SEAL
AND DUST SEAL
1. Remove:
• Protector
• Dust seal “1”
ECA
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the dust seal and
the inner tube by a driver.
2. Clean:
• Dust seal “a”
• Scraper “b”
• Oil seal “c”
TIP
• Clean the dust seal, scraper and oil seal after
every run.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease on the inner
tube.
EASB29B102
AIR BLEEDING FROM FRONT FORK
TIP
If the front fork initial movement feels stiff dur-
ing a run, relieve the front fork internal pres-
sure.
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
1
a
1
LS
a
b
c
Summary of Contents for YZ 2018 Series
Page 6: ...EASB916006 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 40: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 1 28...
Page 64: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 23...
Page 66: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 25...
Page 68: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27...
Page 70: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 29 EASB29B065 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 31...
Page 74: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 33...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 35...
Page 78: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 37...
Page 80: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 39...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 41...
Page 84: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 43...
Page 255: ...OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR 5 58 a 2 10 b 2 9 1 b 5 3 a 4 10 5 9 3 E c d 6 7 8 8 b 6...
Page 276: ...TRANSMISSION 5 79...
Page 290: ...FUEL TANK 7 5 A Left B Right 1 1 A 0 mm 0 in B 1 1 15 mm 0 59 in...
Page 296: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 11...
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Page 313: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14...
Page 321: ...COOLING SYSTEM For JPN 8 22...
Page 351: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 52 EASB29B345...
Page 352: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 53 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EASB29B346 9 10 11 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 354: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 55 11 10 9 2 3 1 6 7 8 4 5...
Page 356: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 57 EASB29B347 CHECKING THE SWITCHES 4 1 3 2 B B Sb B B B B B B B B...
Page 372: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 73 c Measure the fuel injector resistance...