Yamaha MT-01 T 2005 User Manual

STEERING HEAD
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EAS23110
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Upper ring nut “1”
• Rubber washer
• Lower ring nut “2”
• Lower bracket
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
NOTE:
Hold the lower ring nut with the ring nut wrench
“3”, and then remove the upper ring nut with the
steering nut wrench “4”.
EAS23120
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Replace:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod “1” and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel “2” and hammer.
c. Install new bearing races.
CAUTION:
ECA14270
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
Always replace the bearings and bearing races
as a set.
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4. Check:
• Upper bracket
• Lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
1
2
4
3
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease

Yamaha MT-01 T 2005 Specifications

General

Year	2005
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	MT-01 T
Category	Naked bike
Displacement	1670 cc
Bore x Stroke	97.0 x 113.0 mm
Compression Ratio	8.36:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	TCI
Lubrication	Wet sump
Clutch	Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Aluminum die-cast
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Brakes	Double disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Rear Tire	190/50-ZR17
Overall Length	2185 mm
Overall Height	1105 mm
Seat Height	825 mm
Wheelbase	1525 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm
Dry Weight	240 kg
Maximum Torque	150.3 Nm (15.3 kgf-m) @ 3750 rpm
Overall Width	800 mm
Fuel Capacity	15.0 litres
Engine Type	V-twin, four-stroke
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17