2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

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EAS21030
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE
1. Remove: Rider seat
 Left side cowling
 Right side panel
Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
2. Remove: Fuel tank bolts  “1”
TIP
After removing the fuel tank bolts, lift up the front 
of the fuel tank.
NOTICE
ECA23P1003
When lifting up the fuel tank, be careful not 
to pull the fuel tank overflow hose and fuel 
tank breather hose.
3. Check:
Fuel hose  “1”
 Fuel tank breather hose  “2”
 Fuel tank overflow hose  “3”
Cracks/damage...

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6. Clean: Spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
7. Measure: Spark plug gap  “a”
(with a wire thickness gauge)
Out of specification   Regap.
8. Install: Spark plug
TIP
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark 
plug and gasket surface.
9. Install:
Ignition coil
10.Install: Air filter case
Refer to  “GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 4-1.
EAS20490
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
The following procedure applies to all of the 
valves.
TIP
 Valve clearance...

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b. Turn the crankshaft 71 degrees in clockwise  and align the pickup rotor T mark  “e” and 
crankcase mating surface “b”.
c. Measure the valve clearance #1 with a thick- ness gauge  “1”. d. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 270 degrees 
so that the pickup rotor T mark  “e” is pointing 
up as shown in the illustration.
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3. Remove: Camshafts
TIP
Refer to  “CAMSHAFTS ” on page...

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b. Calculate the difference between the speci- fied valve clearance and the measured valve 
clearance.
Example:
Specified valve clearance = 0.10 –0.16 mm 
(0.0039– 0.0063 in)
Measured valve clearance = 0.20 mm 
(0.0079 in)
0.20 mm (0.0079 in) - 0.16 mm (0.0063 in) = 
0.04 mm (0.002 in)
c. Check the thickness of the current valve pad.
TIP
The thickness  “a” of each valve pad is marked in 
hundredths of millimeters on the side that touch-
es the valve lifter.
Example:
If the...

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TIP
 Refer to  “CAMSHAFTS ” on page 5-11.
 Lubricate the camshaft lobes and camshaft 
journals with molybdenum disulfide oil.
 First, install the exhaust camshaft.
 Align the camshaft marks with the cylinder 
head mating surface.
 Turn the crankshaft clockwise several full turns 
to seat the parts.
h. Measure the valve clearance again.
i. If the valve clearance is still out of specifica- tion, repeat all of the valve clearance adjust-
ment steps until the specified...

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5. Check: Throttle body synchronization
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a. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then let it run at the specified en-
gine idling speed.
b. Check the vacuum pressure.
If out of specification   Adjust the throttle 
body synchronization.
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Adjusting the throttle body synchronization
1. Adjust: Throttle body synchronization
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2. Stop the engine and remove the measuring  equipment.
3. Install: Cap
 Intake air pressure sensor hose
4. Adjust: Throttle cable free play
Refer to “ CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP 
OPERATION ” on page 3-30.
EAS21081
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
1. Check: Exhaust pipe  “1”
 Muffler “2”
Cracks/damage   Replace.
 Gasket  “3”, “4”
Exhaust gas leaks   Replace.
2. Check:
Tightening torque
 Exhaust pipe nuts “5”
 Exhaust pipe bolt...

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NOTICE
ECA23P1003
When lifting up the fuel tank, be careful not 
to pull the fuel tank overflow hose and fuel 
tank breather hose.
3. Remove: Cap  “1”
 Air filter case cover  “2”
4. Remove: Air filter element  “1”
5. Check: Air filter element
Damage   Replace.
TIP
Replace the air filter element every 40000 km 
(24000 mi) of operation.
 The air filter needs more frequent service if you 
are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
6. Install: Air filter case cover
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EAS20890
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
2. Remove: Clutch master cylinder reservoir cap
 Clutch master cylinder reservoir diaphragm 
holder
 Clutch master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
Refer to  “CLUTCH”  on page 5-51.
3. Check: Clutch fluid level
Below the minimum level mark  “a”  Add the 
specified brake and clutch fluid to the proper...

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b. Install the clutch master cylinder reservoir di- aphragm.
c. Connect a clear plastic hose  “1” tightly to the 
bleed screw  “2”.
d. Place the other end of the hose into a con- tainer.
e. Slowly squeeze the clutch lever several 
times.
f. Fully squeeze the clutch lever without releas- ing it.
g. Loosen the bleed screw. This will release the  tension and cause the clutch lever to contact 
the handlebar grip.
h. Tighten the bleed screw and then release the  clutch lever....