2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Owners Manual - Page 62

2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Manual

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Periodic maintenance and adjustment To align the skis 1. Turn the handlebar so the skis face straight ahead. 2. Check the following for ski alignment: G Skis are facing forward. G Ski toe-out (distance A - distance B) is within specification. If excessive free play is felt, consult a Yamaha dealer. To adjust the handlebar height 1. Remove the handlebar cover. 1. Handlebar cover 2. 1. Distance A 2. Distance B Loosen the handlebar bolts. Ski toe-out (distance A - distance B): 0.0-15.0 mm (0.00-0.59 in) 3. If the alignment is not correct, consult a Yamaha dealer. ESU12163 Steering system Check the handlebar for excessive free play. To check the handlebar 1. Push the handlebar up and down and back and forth. 2. Turn the handlebar slightly to the right and left. 1. Handlebar bolt 3. Move the handlebar up or down to adjust the handlebar height to the desired position. NOTICE: Make sure that the projection on the handlebar is not installed into the area shown. [ECS00571] 56

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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
56
To align the skis
1.
Turn the handlebar so the skis face
straight ahead.
2.
Check the following for ski alignment:
Skis are facing forward.
Ski toe-out (distance A – distance B) is
within specification.
3.
If the alignment is not correct, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
ESU12163
Steering system
Check the handlebar for excessive free play.
To check the handlebar
1.
Push the handlebar up and down and
back and forth.
2.
Turn the handlebar slightly to the right
and left.
If excessive free play is felt, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
To adjust the handlebar height
1.
Remove the handlebar cover.
2.
Loosen the handlebar bolts.
3.
Move the handlebar up or down to adjust
the handlebar height to the desired posi-
tion.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the pro-
jection on the handlebar is not
installed into the area shown.
[ECS00571]
1.
Distance A
2.
Distance B
Ski toe-out (distance A – distance B):
0.0–15.0 mm (0.00–0.59 in)
1.
Handlebar cover
1.
Handlebar bolt