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ENGINE
3-17
3. Install:
Digital tachometer
TIP
Get the high tension cord “1” of the ignition coil
pinched in the detector “a” of the digital tachom-
eter.
4. Measure:
Engine idling speed
Out of specification Regulate.
5. Adjust:
Engine idling speed
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a. Turn the starter knob/idle screw “1” in the di-
rection of “a” or “b” to make an adjustment.
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EAS1SM1088
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
TIP
This section is intended for those who have
basic knowledge and skill concerning the ser-
vicing of Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha
dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who
have little knowledge and skill concerning ser-
vicing are requested not to undertake inspec-
tion, adjustment, disassembly, or reassembly
only by reference to this manual. It may lead
to servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
Make sure that the valve clearance is
checked or adjusted while the engine is cold
(at room temperature).
While the valve clearance is checked or ad-
justed, make sure that the piston is positioned
in the top dead center (TDC).
1. Remove:
Seat
Side cover (left/right)
Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
•ECU
2. Remove:
Spark plug
Cylinder head cover
Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
3. Remove:
Timing mark accessing screw “1”
Crankshaft end accessing screw “2”
O-ring
4. Check:
Valve clearance
Out of specification Regulate.
Digital tachometer
90890-06760
YU-39951-B
Engine idling speed
1900–2100 r/min
Direction “a” Engine idling speed De-
creases.
Direction “b” Engine idling speed In-
creases.
1
1
a
a
1
b
a
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake
0.12–0.19 mm (0.0047–0.0075 in)
Exhaust
0.17–0.24 mm (0.0067–0.0094 in)
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