2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

							
haha FRONT FORK
4-88
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, slowly stroke the  damper rod  “1” up and down (at least ten 
times) to distribute the fork oil.
TIP
Be sure to stroke the damper rod slowly be-
cause the fork oil may spurt out.
14.Before measuring the fork oil level, wait ten  minutes until the oil has settled and the air 
bubbles have dispersed.
TIP
Be sure to bleed the front fork leg of any residual 
air.
15.Measure:Front fork leg oil level “a”
(from the top of the outer tube, with the outer 
tube fully compressed and without the fork 
spring and fork spring guide)
Out of specification   Correct.
16.Install: Fork spring guide  “1”
 Fork spring  “2”
 Spacer “3”
 Damper adjusting rod  “4”
 Washer  “5”
 Collar  “6”
  Rod puller
90890-01437
Universal damping rod bleeding 
tool set YM-A8703
Rod puller attachment (M10) 90890-01436
Universal damping rod bleeding 
tool set YM-A8703
  Recommended oil
Suspension oil 01 or equivalent
Quantity 485.0 cm³ (16.40 US oz, 17.11 
Imp.oz)
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  Level
150.0 mm (5.91 in)     
						

							
haha FRONT FORK
4-89
 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 with the fork spring 
compressor  “9” and then secure the com-
pressor with a suitable tool  “10”.
h. Remove the rod puller and the rod puller at- tachment.
i. Position the nut “7”  as specified “c”.
j. Set the cap bolt distance  “d” to specification.
1
2
3 4
5
6
7 8
a
A
 
Fork spring compressor
90890-01441
YM-01441
  Distance 
“c”
12 mm (0.47 in)
  Distance 
“d”
13 mm (0.51 in)
3 5
9
10
10     
						

							
haha FRONT FORK
4-90
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:
Front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower 
bracket pinch bolts.
TIP
Make sure the outer tube is flush with the top of 
the upper bracket.
2. Tighten:
Lower bracket pinch bolts  “1”
 Cap bolt “2”
 Upper bracket pinch bolt  “3”
WARNING
EWA13680
Make sure the brake hoses are routed prop-
erly.
3. Adjust:
Spring preload
 Rebound damping
 Compression damping
Refer to “ ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK 
LEGS ” on page 3-21.
4. Install:
Front fender  “1”
TIP
Make sure that the left and right clearances  “a” 
between the brake hose  “2” and the front fend-
er are equal.
 Face the catch of the holder upward, and then 
close the holder until three clicks or more are 
heard.
T R..  Nut
15 Nm (1.5 m· kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
T R..  Lower bracket pinch bolt
20 Nm (2.0 m· kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Cap bolt 23 Nm (2.3 m· kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Upper bracket pinch bolt 26 Nm (2.6 m· kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
d
1
2
3
a
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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
47
1 3
2
5
6
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 Nm (5.2 m 
kgf, 38 ft 
lbf)
2nd 18 Nm (1.8 m 
kgf, 13 ft 
lbf)T.R.
130 Nm (13 m 
kgf, 94 ft 
lbf)T.R.
20 Nm (2.0 m 
kgf, 14 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
26 Nm (2.6 m 
kgf, 19 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
LS
LSLS
LTLT
FWD  
						

							
haha STEERING HEAD
4-92
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.
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
18
19
17
13
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 Nm (5.2 m 
kgf, 38 ft 
lbf)
2nd 18 Nm (1.8 m 
kgf, 13 ft 
lbf)T.R.
130 Nm (13 m 
kgf, 94 ft 
lbf)T.R.
20 Nm (2.0 m 
kgf, 14 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
26 Nm (2.6 m 
kgf, 19 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
LS
LSLS
LTLT
FWD  
						

							
haha STEERING HEAD
4-93
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
2. Check: Bearings
 Bearing races
Damage/pitting   Replace.
3. Replace: Bearings
 Bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering 
head pipe  “1” with a long rod  “2” and hammer. b. Remove the bearing race from the lower 
bracket “3”  with a floor chisel  “4” and ham-
mer.
c. Install new bearing races.
NOTICE
ECA14270
If the bearing race is not installed properly, 
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
TIP
Always replace the bearings and bearing races 
as a set.
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4. Check: Upper bracket
 Lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage   Replace.
EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate: Upper bearing
 Lower bearing
 Bearing races
2. Install: Lower bracket
 Lower bracket cap
  Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench YU-A9472
  Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
1 2
 Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease    
						

							
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. Install: Steering stem nut cap  “1”
TIP
Be sure to fit the hexagonal portion of the steer-
ing stem nut “2” into the hexagonal recess in the 
steering stem nut cap and push the cap down 
until it contacts the nut flange.
T R..  Steering stem nut
130 Nm (13 m· kgf, 94 ft·lbf)
a
4
3
2
1
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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 arm 1
9 Spacer 2 l=79 mm (3.11 in)
7
5
1
5
7
32
2
4
9
8
3
9
4
3
6
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
7 Nm (0.7 m

kgf, 5.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
40 Nm (4.0 m 
kgf, 29 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
49 Nm (4.9 m 
kgf, 35 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
59 Nm (5.9 m 
kgf, 43 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
59 Nm (5.9 m 
kgf, 43 ft 
Ibf)T.R.  
						

							
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.
1312
13
1214
1414
14 10
11
14
12
12
12
14
15
LS
New
New
New
New
New
New
LS
LS
LS
LS
New
7 Nm (0.7 m

kgf, 5.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
40 Nm (4.0 m 
kgf, 29 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
49 Nm (4.9 m 
kgf, 35 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
59 Nm (5.9 m 
kgf, 43 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
59 Nm (5.9 m 
kgf, 43 ft 
Ibf)T.R.  
						

							
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 shock absorber to 
an open flame or any other source of high 
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due 
to excessive gas pressure.
 Do not deform or damage the rear shock 
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber 
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
EAS23190
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis- posing of a rear shock absorber. To release 
the gas pressure, drill a 2– 3 mm (0.08–0.12 
in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a 
point 50 –55 mm (1.97– 2.17 in) from its end 
as shown.
WARNING
EWA13760
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage 
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23230
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the 
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove: Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt  “1”
 Connecting arms “2”
TIP
While removing the connecting arm bolts, hold 
the swingarm so that it does not drop down.
3. Remove:
Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
 Rear shock absorber assembly  “1”
TIP
Remove the rear shock absorber assembly from 
between the main frame and sub frame.
EAS23240
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage   Replace the rear shock 
absorber assembly.
 Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks   Replace the rear shock 
absorber assembly.
 Spring
Damage/wear   Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
 Bushings
Damage/wear   Replace.
2
1
1