Yamaha Mt 01 T 2005 Manual

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a. Remove the lock washer “1”, the upper ring 
nut “2”, and the rubber washer “3”.
b. Loosen the lower ring nut “4”, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque with a steering nut 
wrench “5”.
NOTE:
Set a torque wrench at a right angle to the steer-
ing nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, and 
then tighten it to specification with a steering 
nut wrench.
WARNING
EWA13140
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.d. Check the steering...

CHASSIS
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3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front 
brake.
4. Check:
Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several 
times and check if the front fork rebounds 
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-47.
EAS21580ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
front fork legs.
WARNING
EW5YU1008
Always adjust both front fork legs evenly. 
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
Securely...

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a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a” or 
“b”.
        
Compression damping
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum 
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Compression damping



 





 
 








 
 



 
 



 



a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a” or 
“b”.
          
EAS21620
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely...

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c. Tighten the locknut to specification.
CAUTION:
ECA13600
Always tighten the locknut against the ad-
justing nut and torque it to specification.
        
Rebound damping
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum 
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Rebound damping



 





 
 



 
 



 
 



 
 



 



a. Turn the adjusting knob “1” in direction “a” or 
“b”.
          
Compression damping
CAUTION:
ECA13590...

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EAS21650
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the 
tires.
1. Check:
Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
WARNING
EWA13180
The tire pressure should only be checked 
and regulated when the tire temperature 
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure and the suspension must 
be adjusted according to the total weight 
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding 
speed....

CHASSIS
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WARNING
EWA14080
Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel de-
signed only for tube tires to avoid tire fail-
ure and personal injury from sudden 
deflation.
When using a tube tire, be sure to install the 
correct tube.
Always replace a new tube tire and a new 
tube as a set.
To avoid pinching the tube, make sure the 
wheel rim band and tube are centered in the 
wheel groove.
Patching a punctured tube is not recom-
mended. If it is absolutely necessary to do 
so, use great care and replace...

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NOTE:
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
EAS21690CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE 
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
EWA13270
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to 
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables 
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
NOTE:
Hold the cable end...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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EAS21750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EAS21760
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Refer to “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS” on 
page 7-85.
EAS21770
CHECKING THE FUSES
Refer to “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS” on 
page 7-85.
EAS21790
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
1. Remove:
 Headlight assembly bolts “1”
2. Replace:
Low beam headlight bulb



 





 
 








 
 



 
 



 



a. Disconnect:
Headlight coupler “1”
b. Remove:
Headlight bulb “2”
WARNING
EWA13320
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely hot,...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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CAUTION:
ECA13690
Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise 
the transparency of the glass, the life of the 
bulb and the luminous flux will be adversely 
affected. If the headlight bulb gets soiled, 
thoroughly clean it with a cloth moistened 
with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
f. Attach:
Headlight bulb holder
g. Connect:
Headlight coupler
h. Install:
Headlight bulb cover
        
4. Install:...

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