CABLES AND FITTINGS
A.
Cable
Maintenance
NOTE:
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See
"Maintenance and Lubrication" interval
charts.
Cable
maintenance
is
primarily con-
cerned with preventing deterioration and pro-
viding proper
lubrication
to
allow the cable
to
move freely within its housing. Cable removal
is straightforward and uncomplicated.
Removal
is not discussed within this section.
WARNING:
Cable
routing
is
very
important.
For
details
of
cable
routing,
see
the
cable
routing
diagrams
at
the
end
of
this
manual.
Improperly
routed
or
adjusted
cables
may
make
the
motorcycle
unsafe
for
operation.
1 . Remove the cable.
2. Check for free movement
of
the cable
within its housing. If movement
is
obstructed, check
for
frayed strands or
kinking
of
the cable. If damage
is
evi-
dent,
replace the cable.
3.
To lubricate the cable, hold it
in
a ver-
tical position. Apply lubricant
to
the up-
permost end
ofthe
cable. Leave it
in
the
vertical position until the lubricant ap-
pears
at
the bottom.
Allow
any excess
to drain, and
reinstall the cable.
NOTE:
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Choice
of
a lubricant depends upon condi-
tions and preferences. However, a Yamaha
chain and
cable lubricant or its equivalent will
perform adequately under most conditions.
B.
Throttle
Maintenance
1.
Remove the Phillips head screws from
the
throttle housing assembly and
separate the
two
halves
of
the housing.
2.
Disconnect the cable end from the throt-
tle grip assembly, and remove the grip
assembly.
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3.
Wash
all
parts
in
a mild solvent, and
check
all
contact surfaces for burrs or
other damage.
(Also clean and inspect
the right-hand end
of
the handlebar.)
4.
Lubricate
all
contact surfaces with a
light coat
of
lithium-base grease and
reassemble.
NOTE:
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Tighten the housing screws evenly
to
main-
tain
an
even gap between the
two
halves.
5. Check for smooth throttle operation and
. quick spring return. Make certain
that
the housing does not rotate on
the
handlebar.
NOTE:
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The starter lever has
been
installed on
the
lever holder with Loctite. When reinstalling
the starter lever screw, always
use
a
new
screw.
Remove the
old Loctite
in
the lever holder
screw hole by using a 6 mm screw tap.
C.
Lubrication
of
levers,
pedals,
etc.
1.
Lubricate the pivoting parts
of
the brake
and clutch
levers with motor oil
(10W/30).
2.
Lubricate the shaft
of
the brake pedal
with lithium grease.
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