Steering System - Yamaha VX700F Manuel D'atelier

STEERING SYSTEM

STEERING SYSTEM
Free play check
1. Check:
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Steering system free play
Move the handlebar up and down and back
and forth.
Turn the handlebar slightly to the right and left.
Excessive free play → Check that the handle-
bar, tie rod ends and relay rod ends are in-
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stalled securely in position. If free play still
exists, check the steering bearing, front sus-
pension links and ski mounting area for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Toe-out adjustment
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
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Ski toe-out
Point the skis forward.
Out of specification → Adjust.
Ski toe-out (a – c):
Ski stance b (center to center):
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2-31
INSP
ADJ
0 ~ 15 mm (0 ~ 0.59 in)
VX700/VX700DX/SX700/VT700:
1,070 mm (42.1 in)
MM700:
980 mm (38.6 in)