Yamaha TDM850 1996 User Manual

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FRONT FORK INSPECTION/
FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
WARNING
a
b
CAUTION:
2. Check:
 Inner tube
1
Scratches/Bent/Damage  Replace.
 Oil seal
Excessive oil leakage  Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle in an upright position and
apply the front brake.
4. Check:
 Operation
Pump the front fork up and down for several
times.
Unsmooth operation  Repair.
Refer to “FRONT FORK” in CHAPTER 7.
FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT
 Always adjust each fork to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability.
 Securely support the motorcycle so there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
 Spring preload
Turn the adjuster
1 in or out.
Turnning
in :
Spring preload is
increased.
Turnning
out :
Spring preload is
decreased.
Adjuster position:
Standard: 3
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 5
2
Setting position
 Grooves are provided to show the adjusting
level.
 Always keep the adjustment level equal on
both forks.
 Never turn the adjuster beyond the maximum
or minimum setting.

Yamaha TDM850 1996 Specifications

General

Displacement	849 cc
Bore x Stroke	89.5 mm x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Carburetor
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Rear Tire	150/70-17
Fuel Capacity	20 liters
Seat Height	825 mm
Width	800 mm
Engine Type	4-stroke, parallel-twin
Ignition	Digital