Yamaha TDM850 1996 User Manual

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FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
a
b
CAUTION:
WARNING
Damping force
1. Adjust:
 Damping force
Turn the adjuster
1 in or out.
Turnning
in :
Damping force is
increased.
Turnning
out :
Damping force is
decreased.
Adjuster position:
Standard: 4 clicks out
Minimum: 5 clicks out
Maximum: 0 clicks out
*: From the fully turned-in position.
 Always keep the adjustment level equal on
both forks.
 Never turn the adjuster beyond the maximum
or minimum setting.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
Securely support the motorcycle so there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
 Spring preload
Coarse adjustment (top)
Turn the adjuster
1 “S” or “H”.
Adjuster position:
Rider only = S
Rider and passenger = H

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