2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

haha FRONT FORK
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10.Install: Rod puller “1”
 Rod puller attachment  “2”
(onto the damper rod  “3”)
11.Fully compress the front fork leg.
12.Fill: Front fork leg
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended fork oil)
NOTICE
ECA14230
Be sure to use the recommended fork oil. 
Other oils may have an adverse effect on 
front fork performance. 
When disassembling and assembling the 
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
13.After filling the front fork leg,...

haha FRONT FORK
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 Nut “7”
 Cap bolt “8”
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a. Remove the rod puller and rod puller attach-
ment.
b. Install the fork spring guide.
TIP
Install the fork spring guide with its shorter end 
“a”  pointing up  “A”.
c. Install the collar and nut.
d. Reinstall the rod puller attachment and rod  puller.
e. Install the fork spring.
TIP
Install the spring with the smaller pitch “b”  facing 
up “B”.
f. Install the spacer “3” and washer “5”. g. Press down on the spacer...

haha FRONT FORK
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k. Install the damper adjusting rod and cap bolt,  and then finger tighten the cap bolt.
WARNING
EWA23P1008
Always use a new cap bolt O-ring.
l. Hold the cap bolt and tighten the nut to spec-
ification.
m. Remove the fork spring compressor.
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17.Install: Cap bolt
(to the outer tube)
TIP
Temporarily tighten the cap bolt.
EAS23050
INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
front fork legs.
1. Install:...

haha STEERING HEAD
4-91
EAS23090
STEERING HEAD Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
Air filter case Refer to 
“GENERAL CHASSIS ” on page 
4-1.
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR ” on page 4-75.
Front fork leg Refer to “FRONT FORK ” on page 4-81.
1 Brake hose holder 1
2 Horn connector 2 Disconnect.
3Horn 1
4 Main switch coupler 2 Disconnect.
5 Steering stem nut cap 1
6 Steering stem nut 1
7 Upper bracket 1
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1 3
2
5
6
9 Nm (0.9 m 
kgf, 6.5 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
14 Nm (1.4 m 
kgf, 10...

haha STEERING HEAD
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Removing the lower bracket Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
8 Lock washer 1
9 Upper ring nut 1
10 Rubber washer 1
11 Lower ring nut 1
12 Lower bracket cap 1
13 Lower bracket 1
14 Upper bearing cover 1
15 Washer 1
16 Upper bearing 1
17 Lower bearing 1
18 Upper bearing outer race 1
19 Lower bearing outer race 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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12
9 Nm (0.9 m 
kgf, 6.5 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
14 Nm (1.4 m 
kgf, 10 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
1st 52...

haha STEERING HEAD
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EAS23110
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove: Upper ring nut
 Rubber washer
 Lower ring nut  “1”
 Lower bracket
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that 
there is no danger of it falling.
TIP
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut 
wrench  “2”.
EAS23120
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash: Bearings
 Bearing races...

haha STEERING HEAD
4-94
TIP
Face the hole “a”  in the lower bracket cap rear-
ward.
3. Install:
Lower ring nut  “1”
 Rubber washer  “2”
 Upper ring nut  “3”
 Lock washer  “4”
Refer to  “CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 
THE STEERING HEAD ” on page 3-19.
4. Install: Upper bracket
 Steering stem nut
TIP
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
5. Install:
Front fork legs
Refer to  “FRONT FORK ” on page 4-81.
TIP
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower bracket 
pinch bolts.
6. Tighten:
Steering stem nut
7....

haha REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY4-95
EAS23160
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLYRemoving the rear shock absorber assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
Muffler/Exhaust pipe assembly Refer to  “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-3.
1 Rear brake hose guide 1
2 Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut/wash-
er/bolt 1/1/1
3 Connecting arm nut/washer/bolt 2/2/2
4 Connecting arm 2
5 Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut/wash-
er/bolt 1/1/1
6 Rear shock absorber assembly 1
7 Relay arm nut/washer/bolt 1/1/1
8 Relay...

haha REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY4-96
Removing the rear shock absorber assemblyOrder Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
10 Spacer 1 l=55 mm (2.17 in)
11 Spacer 1 l=36 mm (1.41 in)
12 Oil seal 6 D=27 mm (1.06 in)
13 Oil seal 2 D=24 mm (0.94 in)
14 Bearing 6 D=27 mm (1.06 in)
15 Bearing 1 D=24 mm (0.94 in)
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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LS
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New
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LS
LS
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New
7 Nm (0.7 m

kgf, 5.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
40 Nm (4.0 m 
kgf, 29 ft...

haha REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY4-97
EAS23180
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA13740
This rear shock absorber contains highly 
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling 
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure 
you understand the following information. 
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury 
that may result from improper handling of 
the rear shock absorber.
Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear 
shock absorber.
 Do not subject the rear...