Yamaha TDM850 1996 User Manual

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FRONT FORK
CHAS
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
CAUTION:
DISASSEMBLY
 Do not reuse the front fork protector that was re-
moved from the outer tube.
 When installing a new front fork protector, be
sure it is not twisted and will not come off easily.
1. Remove:
 Dust seal
1
 Retaining clip
2
Use a slotted-head screwdriver.
Take care not to scratch the inner tube.
2. Remove:
 Damper rod bolt
Loosen the damper rod bolt while holding the
damper rod with the T-handle
2 and holder 1.
Damper rod holder:
90890-01465
T-handle:
90890-01326
3. Remove:
 Damper rod
 Damper rod spring
4. Remove:
 Inner tube
Removal steps:
 Hold the fork leg holizontally.
 Clamp the caliper mounting boss of the outer
tube securely in a vise with soft jaws.
 Pull out the inner tube from the outer tube by
forcefully, but carefully, with drawing the inner
tube.
 Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and/or the bushes. Damaged oil seal and
bushes must be replaced.
 Avoid bottoming the inner tube in the outer
tube during the above procedure, as the oil
lock piece will be damaged.

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