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This Supplementary Service Manual has been prepared to introduce new service and new data for the RS90NL, RS90NRL, RS90RSL, RS90GTL, RS90MSL. For complete information, on service procedures, it is necessary to use this Supplementary Service Manual together with following man-...
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If there is any question about a service procedure, it is imperative that you contact a Yamaha dealer for any service information changes that apply to this model. This policy is intended to provide the customer with the most satisfaction from his vehicle and to conform to federal environmental quality objectives.
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ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS (Refer to the illustration) INSP INFO Illustrated symbols 1 to 9 are designed as thumb tabs to indicate the chapter’s number and content. 1 General information 2 Periodic inspection and adjustment POWR 3 Chassis CHAS 4 Power train 5 Engine 6 Cooling system 7 Carburetion...
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INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION INFO PERIODIC INSPECTION AND INSP ADJUSTMENT CHASSIS CHAS POWER TRAIN POWR ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COOL CARBURETION CARB – ELECTRICAL ELEC SPECIFICATIONS SPEC...
SPECIAL TOOLS INFO GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL TOOLS Some special tools are necessary for a completely accurate tune-up and assembly. Using the correct special tool will help prevent damage that can be caused by the use of improper tools or improvised techniques. NOTE: •...
INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR INSP THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT INTRODUCTION This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjustments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable machine operation and a longer ser- vice life.
INSP GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART Every Initial Pre-opera- 1 month or Seasonally Item Remarks tion check 800 km or 4,000 km (Daily) (500 mi) (2,500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) Check oil level. Engine oil * Replace.
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INSP GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART Every Initial Pre-opera- 1 month or Seasonally Item Remarks tion check 800 km or 4,000 km (Daily) (500 mi) (2,500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) Steering column bearing Lubricate with specified grease. Ski and front suspension Lubricate with specified grease.
BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ INSP RS90GT)/LUBRICATION CHASSIS BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT) 1. Adjust: • brake lever position a Adjustment steps: • While pushing the brake lever forward, loosen the locknut 1. • While pushing the brake lever forward, turn the adjusting bolt 2 in direction b or c until the brake lever is in the desired position.
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INSP LUBRICATION Front and rear suspension È 1. Use a grease gun to inject grease into the nip- ples 1 and 2 (Both side). 2. Apply grease 3. Recommended lubricant: ESSO Beacon 325 Grease or Aeroshell Grease #7A È Front É...
INSP CARBURETOR TUNING TUNING CARBURETOR TUNING The carburetors are set at the factory to run at tem- peratures of 0 °C ~ –20 °C (32 °F ~ –4 °F) at sea level. If the machine is to be operated under condi- tions other than those specified above, the carbure- tors must be properly adjusted.
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Use the chart in CHAPTER 9 to select main jets according to variations in elevation and tempera- ture. NOTE: These jetting specifications are subject to change. Consult the latest technical information from Yamaha to be sure you have the most up-to-date jetting specifications. 1 Main jet 2 Pilot jet...
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INSP CARBURETOR TUNING Guide for carburetion...
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INSP CARBURETOR TUNING A Standard main jet B Main jet whose diameter is 10% smaller than stan- dard C Main jet whose diameter is 10% larger than standard CAUTION: If the air filter case is removed from the carbu- retors, the change in pressure in the intake will create a lean mixture that may cause severe engine damage.
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INSP CARBURETOR TUNING Main jet selection chart Spark plug color Diagnosis Remedy Light tan or gray Carburetors are tuned prop- erly. Dry black or fluffy Mixture is too rich. Replace the main jet with the next smaller size. deposits White or light gray Mixture is too lean.
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INSP CARBURETOR TUNING Trouble Diagnosis Adjustment Poor performance at Clogged air vent Remove the air vent hose and clean it. normal speeds: Clogged or loose main jet • Remove the main jet, clean it with compressed • Excessive fuel con- air, and then install it.
INSP CLUTCH CLUTCH G Green P Pink High altitude S Silver Specifications Model: RS90N ~ 800 m 600 ~ 1,400 m 1,200 ~ 2,000 m 1,800 ~ 2,600 m 2,400 ~ 3,000 m È Elevation (~ 2,500 ft) (2,000 ~ 4,500 ft) (4,000 ~ 6,500 ft) (6,000 ~ 8,500 ft) (8,000 ~ 10,000 ft)
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INSP CLUTCH G Green P Pink S Silver Specifications Model: RS90NR/RS90RS ~ 800 m 600 ~ 1,400 m 1,200 ~ 2,000 m 1,800 ~ 2,600 m 2,400 ~ 3,000 m È Elevation (~ 2,500 ft) (2,000 ~ 4,500 ft) (4,000 ~ 6,500 ft) (6,000 ~ 8,500 ft) (8,000 ~ 10,000 ft) ←...
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INSP CLUTCH G Green O Orange P Pink S Silver Y Yellow Specifications Model: RS90GT ~ 800 m 600 ~ 1,400 m 1,200 ~ 2,000 m 1,800 ~ 2,600 m 2,400 ~ 3,000 m È Elevation (~ 2,500 ft) (2,000 ~ 4,500 ft) (4,000 ~ 6,500 ft) (6,000 ~ 8,500 ft) (8,000 ~ 10,000 ft)
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INSP CLUTCH O Orange P Pink S Silver Specifications Model: RS90MS ~ 800 m 600 ~ 1,400 m 1,200 ~ 2,000 m 1,800 ~ 2,600 m 2,400 ~ 3,000 m È Elevation (~ 2,500 ft) (2,000 ~ 4,500 ft) (4,000 ~ 6,500 ft) (6,000 ~ 8,500 ft) (8,000 ~ 10,000 ft) ←...
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INSP CLUTCH/GEAR SELECTION The clutch may require tuning depending upon where the machine will be operated and the desired handling characteristics. The clutch can be tuned by changing the engagement and shifting speeds. Clutch engagement speed is defined as the engine speed at which the machine first begins to move from a complete stop.
INSP GEAR SELECTION 1 Chain and sprocket part number È Parts name É Teeth & links Ê Parts no. Ë Standard 18 teeth 8FA-17682-80 RS90MS 19 teeth 8FA-17682-90 20 teeth 8FA-17682-00 Ì Drive sprocket 21 teeth 8FA-17682-10 RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS 22 teeth 8FA-17682-20 RS90GT 23 teeth...
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INSP GEAR SELECTION 4 Secondary spring twist angle È Seat É Sheave 10° 40° 70° 100° 20° 50° 80° 110° 30° 60° 90° 120° 5 Torque cam (secondary spring seat) É Effects Ê Part no. Ë Cam angle Ì Identification mark Í...
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INSP GEAR SELECTION 6 Primary spring Ì Spring rate Ð Outside Í Preload Ï Wire gauge Ò Free length Ë Parts No. Î Color Ñ No. of coils Ó Standard N/mm diameter N (kg) mm (in) mm (in) (kg/mm) mm (in) 90501-551L3 19.6 (2.00) 294 (30)
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INSP GEAR SELECTION 7 Clutch weight É Weight g (oz) È Parts No. Ê Shape & ID mark Ë Standard without bush and rivets 8BU-17605-20 45.41 (1.603) RS90MS 8CH-17605-10 35.32 (1.247) 8DG-17605-00 34.26 (1.209) 8DJ-17605-00 37.77 (1.333) 8DN-17605-10 39.76 (1.404) RS90N/RS90NR/ 8ES-17605-00 54.63 (1.928)
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INSP GEAR SELECTION 8 Weight rivets Ê Length Ë Weight È Parts No. É Material Ì Standard Í Effects mm (in) g (oz) 90261-06033 Steel 17.2 (0.677) 4.5 (0.159) Î Increased force 3.6 (0.127) 90261-06006 Steel 17.2 (0.677) with hole IN, OUT: RS90N/RS90NR/ 90261-06034 Steel...
INSP FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION È Spring preload 1. Adjust: • Spring preload Adjustment steps: • Loosen the locknut 1. • Turn the spring seat 2 in or out. RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS Standard Spring seat Shorter ← → Longer distance É Harder ← →...
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INSP FRONT SUSPENSION CAUTION: Be sure that the left and right spring preloads are the same. WARNING These shock absorber contain highly pressur- ized nitrogen gas. Do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock absorber assemblies. Do not subject the shock absorber assemblies to flames or high heat, which could cause it to explode.
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INSP FRONT SUSPENSION/REAR SUSPENSION Compression damping force adjustment (RS90GT) The compression damping force can be adjusted by turning the adjuster 1. 12 clicks out 7 clicks out 2 clicks out Adjuster position Minimum Standard Maximum Turns out b* ← → Turns in a Compres- Soft ←...
INSP REAR SUSPENSION Adjustment steps: È • Remove the stopper band bolts 1, nuts and washers. • Adjust the length of the stopper band(s) 2 by No.1 inserting the bolts in different holes. No.2 No.3 Standard setting: No.4 No. 1 hole (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ No.5 RS90MS) No.6...
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INSP REAR SUSPENSION Spring preload È 1. Adjust: • Spring preload Adjustment step: Front side • Loosen the locknut 1. • Turn the spring seat 2 in or out. RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS Standard Spring seat Shorter ← → Longer distance Harder ← →...
INSP REAR SUSPENSION Rear side È • Turn the adjuster 1 to proper position. RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90MS Spring adjuster position Spring rate Soft Medium Hard Standard WARNING Always adjust both spring preloads (left and É right) to the same setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling and loss of stability.
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INSP REAR SUSPENSION CAUTION: Be sure to stop the remote adjustment dial at a marked position around the dial where there is a click. WARNING This shock absorber contains highly pressur- ized nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling, causing injury, or property damage. •...
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INSP REAR SUSPENSION Control rod (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90MS) 1. Adjust: • Control rod stroke a CAUTION: Make sure the adjusting bolt ends are set at the same position on each side. Adjustment steps: • Loosen the locknut 1. • Turn the adjusting nut 2 in or out to adjust the control rod stroke.
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INSP REAR SUSPENSION • Check the adjuster length d using the scale on the special wrench 3 included in the owner’s tool kit as shown. Make sure that the rim e of the control rod body is within the range f of the scale.
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CHAS STEERING CHASSIS STEERING RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90MS É È: kg, 7.2 ft 10 Nm (1.0 m • • É: kg, 11 ft 15 Nm (1.5 m • • Ê: 16 Nm (1.6 m kg, 11 ft • • Ë: 21 Nm (2.1 m kg, 15 ft •...
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CHAS STEERING É È: kg, 7.2 ft 10 Nm (1.0 m • • É: kg, 11 ft 15 Nm (1.5 m • • Ê: kg, 11 ft 16 Nm (1.6 m • • Ë: kg, 15 ft 21 Nm (2.1 m •...
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CHAS STEERING RS90GT Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Handlebar removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Handlebar cover Plastic band Thumb warmer lead coupler Disconnect. Thumb warmer adjustment switch lead Disconnect. coupler Engine stop switch coupler Disconnect. Throttle switch coupler Disconnect.
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CHAS STEERING Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Master cylinder assembly NOTE: Handlebar holder (upper) After installing all parts, refer to “CABLE Cable holder ROUTING” in CHAPTER 9, to check the Handlebar cable and lead routings. Handlebar holder (lower) For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
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CHAS STEERING 3. Install: • Tie rod 1 • Locknuts 2 • Joints 3 È Tie rod part É Set length Ê Tie rod length b number 8ES-23830-00 (RS90N/ 424.0 mm 361.0 mm RS90NR/ (16.69 in) (14.21 in) RS90RS/ RS90GT) È...
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CHAS STEERING 7. Install: • Steering shaft 1 • Locknuts 2 • Joints 3 È Steering Shaft É Set length Ê Shaft length b part number 8FA-23840-00 227.8 mm 169.8 mm (8.97 in) (6.69 in) NOTE: Install the silver-colored end c of the joint 3 to the steering column 1.
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CHAS STEERING 9. Install: (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90MS) • Handlebar 1 • Handlebar holders 2 CAUTION: First, tighten the bolts on the front side of the handlebar holder, and then on the rear side. NOTE: • The handlebar holders should be installed with the punch marks a facing forward.
CHAS RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Ski removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Cotter pin Bolt Collar Ski stopper For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
CHAS RS90MS Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Ski removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Cotter pin Bolt Collar Collar Ski stopper For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
CHAS FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Front suspension removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Refer to “SKI”. Front cover Shock absorber Collar Cotter pin Tie rod Disconnect. Steering arm Ski column Bushing Upper arm Lower arm Bushing...
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CHAS FRONT SUSPENSION Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Stabilizer Bushing Steering knuckle Collar For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
POWR PRIMARY SHEAVE AND DRIVE V-BELT POWER TRAIN PRIMARY SHEAVE AND DRIVE V-BELT Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Primary sheave disassembly Remove the parts in the order listed below. Primary sheave cap Primary sheave spring Collar Roller Washer Collar Weight Washer Fixed sheave...
POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING WITHOUT REVERSE MODEL Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Drive chain housing removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Secondary sheave Refer to “SECONDARY SHEAVE”. Right side cover/brake caliper/parking Refer to “BRAKE”. brake Shim —...
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POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Spacer Drive sprocket Spacer Driven sprocket Spacer Drive chain Drive chain housing For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING INSTALLATION 1. During installation, pay attention to the follow- ing. È Make sure that the bearing seals face towards the drive chain as shown. É Properly install the rubber seal onto the drive chain housing, making sure that there are no gaps. É...
POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING WITH REVERSE MODEL Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Drive chain housing removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Secondary sheave Refer to “SECONDARY SHEAVE”. Right side cover/brake caliper/parking Refer to “BRAKE”. brake Shim —...
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POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Drive chain housing cover Rubber seal Washer Counter gear Spring Chain tensioner Washer t = 0.5 Spacer Spacer Spring Reverse driven gear Journal Washer Forward driven sprocket Spacer Reverse drive gear Washer Drive chain...
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POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Drive sprocket Spacer Plate Shaft Drive chain housing For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING REMOVAL 1. Remove: • Reverse driven gear 1 (driven sprocket for without reverse model) NOTE: While holding the front axle assembly with spanner wrench 2, loosen the reverse driven gear bolt. 2. Remove: • Drive sprocket nut 1 NOTE: While holding the secondary shaft with the second- ary shaft slide &...
POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING INSTALLATION 1. During installation, pay attention to the follow- ing. È Properly install the rubber seal onto the drive chain housing, making sure that there are no gaps. É Make sure that the bearing seals face towards the È...
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POWR DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING 4. Install: • Shift rod 1 5. Adjust: • Shift rod length a Adjustment steps: • Move the shift lever to the “FWD.” position. • Loosen the locknuts 2. • Turn the shift rod 1 so that shift rod free play is 0 mm (in direction where a can be shortened appropriately) and then turn back the shift rod 1/2 turns.
POWR SECONDARY SHAFT SECONDARY SHAFT INSTALLATION 1. Install: • Bearing collar nut 1 • Secondary shaft 2 NOTE: Install the bearing collar nut 1 with its chamfered side towards the secondary sheave. È Engine side É Secondary sheave side 2. Install: •...
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POWR SECONDARY SHAFT 5. Install: • Secondary shaft slide & holder 1 NOTE: • This procedure does not require the use of the collar 2 included with the special tool. • Install the end a of the secondary shaft slide & holder 1 to the engine.
POWR BRAKE BRAKE È: 6 Nm (0.6 m kg, 4.3 ft • • É: 18 Nm (1.8 m kg, 13 ft • • Ê: kg, 35 ft 48 Nm (4.8 m • • È Ê È É Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Brake pad removal Remove the parts in the order listed below.
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POWR BRAKE Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Brake caliper and parking brake Remove the parts in the order listed below. removal Brake fluid Drain. Brake hose Brake caliper assembly Parking brake cable Spring Parking brake assembly Collar Collar For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
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POWR BRAKE È: kg, 4.3 ft 6 Nm (0.6 m • • É: kg, 13 ft 18 Nm (1.8 m • • È È É Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Brake caliper disassembly Remove the parts in the order listed below. Cap bolt Retaining pin Pad spring...
POWR BRAKE BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY NOTE: Before disassembling a caliper, drain brake fluid from brake hose, master cylinder, brake caliper and brake reservoir of their brake fluid. 1. Remove: • Pistons • Piston seals 1 Removal steps: • Using a wood of piece 2, lock the right piston. •...
POWR BRAKE RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90MS Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Brake master cylinder removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Brake fluid Drain. Left handlebar switch Refer to “STEERING” in CHAPTER 3. Brake switch Brake lever Union bolt Holder Parking brake cable Disconnect.
POWR BRAKE RS90GT Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Brake master cylinder removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Brake fluid Drain. Left handlebar switch Refer to “STEERING” in CHAPTER 3. Brake switch Brake lever Union bolt Holder Parking brake cable Disconnect.
POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Slide rail suspension removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Rear axle nut Loosen. Tension adjuster Loosen. Slide rail suspension For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION È: 4 Nm (0.4 m kg, 2.9 ft • • É: 49 Nm (4.9 m kg, 35 ft • • Ê: kg, 43 ft 60 Nm (6.0 m • • Ë: kg, 80 ft 110 Nm (11.0 m •...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION È È: kg, 4.3 ft 6 Nm (0.6 m • • É: kg, 43 ft 60 Nm (6.0 m • • Ê: kg, 52 ft 72 Nm (7.2 m • • É Ê É È É É...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION Ê É Ë Ì Ê Ì È È: kg, 6.5 ft 9 Nm (0.9 m • • É: kg, 18 ft 25 Nm (2.5 m • • Ê: kg, 35 ft 49 Nm (4.9 m • •...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION Ê É Ë Ì Ê Ì È È: kg, 6.5 ft 9 Nm (0.9 m • • É: kg, 18 ft 25 Nm (2.5 m • • Ê: kg, 35 ft 49 Nm (4.9 m • •...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION È: kg, 54 ft 75 Nm (7.5 m • • È Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Rear axle Guide wheel Guide wheel Collar Tension adjuster Collar Collar Sliding frame For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro- cedure.
POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION RS90GT Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Slide rail suspension removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Rear axle nut Loosen. Tension adjuster Loosen. Slide rail suspension Collar For installation, reverse the removal proce- dure.
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Slide rail suspension disassembly Remove the parts in the order listed below. Shock absorber adjuster assembly Stopper band Spacer Collar Collar Front pivot arm Shaft Suspension wheel Suspension wheel bracket Front pivot arm bracket Bushing Collar...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Rear shock absorber Collar Bushing Bearing Control rod assembly Spacer Collar Oil seal Bearing Rear pivot arm Rear pivot arm bracket Guide wheel Washer Bushing Shaft Shaft Shaft Suspension wheel Suspension wheel bracket...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Rear axle shaft Guide wheel Guide wheel Collar Tension adjuster Collar Collar Sliding frame For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro- cedure.
POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION RS90MS È: 72 Nm (7.2 m kg, 52 ft • • È È Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Slide rail suspension removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Rear axle nut Loosen. Tension adjuster Loosen.
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION È: 4 Nm (0.4 m kg, 2.9 ft • • É: 49 Nm (4.9 m kg, 35 ft • • Ê: kg, 43 ft 60 Nm (6.0 m • • Ë: 72 Nm (7.2 m kg, 54 ft •...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION È È: kg, 4.3 ft 6 Nm (0.6 m • • É: kg, 43 ft 60 Nm (6.0 m • • Ê: kg, 52 ft 72 Nm (7.2 m • • É Ê É È É É...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION È: kg, 6.5 ft 9 Nm (0.9 m • • É: kg, 18 ft 25 Nm (2.5 m • • Ê: kg, 35 ft 49 Nm (4.9 m • • Ë: kg, 43 ft 60 Nm (6.0 m •...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION È: kg, 6.5 ft 9 Nm (0.9 m • • É: kg, 18 ft 25 Nm (2.5 m • • Ê: kg, 35 ft 49 Nm (4.9 m • • Ë: kg, 43 ft 60 Nm (6.0 m •...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION È: kg, 43 ft 60 Nm (6.0 m • • É: 75 Nm (7.5 m kg, 54 ft • • È É È Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Shaft Rear axle Guide wheel Guide wheel Collar Tension adjuster Collar...
POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY 1. Apply: • ESSO beacon 325 grease or Aeroshell grease #7A (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ RS90MS) NOTE: Apply grease to the bushings 1 and the shaft 2 in the area a shown in the illustration. b 5 ~ 15 mm (0.20 ~ 0.59 in) 2.
POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION 5. Install: • Rear shock absorber adjuster assembly 1 • Guide 2 (RS90GT) NOTE: Install the guide after installing the rear shock absorber adjuster assembly. INSTALLATION 1. Adjust: • Track tension Refer to “TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT” in CHAPTER 2.
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION Control rod part numbers (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ RS90MS) È Control rod 1 É Length a mm (in) Ê Length b mm (in) Ë Length c mm (in) RS90N/RS90NR/ 2.5P × 2 = 5 228.8 (9.01) 198.7 (7.82) RS90RS (0.098P ×...
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POWR SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION Control rod parts number (RS90GT) È Control rod 1 É Length a mm (in) Ê Length b mm (in) Ë Length c mm (in) RS90GT 277.3 (10.92) 150.5 (5.93) — Î Washer plate parts number Ì Control rod 1 Í...
POWR FRONT AXLE AND TRACK FRONT AXLE AND TRACK Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Front axle and track removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Drive chain housing Refer to “DRIVE CHAIN HOUSING”. Slide rail suspension Refer to “SLIDE RAIL SUSPENSION”. Secondary sheave Refer to “SECONDARY SHEAVE”.
POWR FRONT AXLE AND TRACK INSTALLATION È 1. Install: • Sprocket wheels • Guide wheels NOTE: • When pressing the sprocket wheels onto the front axle, align the lugs on each sprocket wheel. • Position each sprocket wheel on the axle as shown in the illustration.
SEAT AND FUEL TANK ENGINE SEAT AND FUEL TANK RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT Order Job name/Part name Q’ty Remarks Seat and fuel tank removal Remove the parts in the order listed below. Handlebar Refer to “STEERING” in CHAPTER 3. Rear cover Muffler protector Tail/brake light cover Tail/brake light sub-wire harness Disconnect.
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER RS90MS È: È 11 Nm (1.1 m kg, 8.0 ft • • É: kg, 11 ft 16 Nm (1.6 m • • È Ê: kg, 14 ft 20 Nm (2.0 m • •...
CARB CARBURETORS AND FUEL PUMP CARBURETION CARBURETORS AND FUEL PUMP Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Carburetor disassembly Remove the parts in the order listed below. NOTE: The following procedure applies to all of the carburetors. Throttle stop screw Throttle cable holder Starter plunger Vacuum chamber cover Piston valve spring...
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CARB CARBURETORS AND FUEL PUMP Q’ty Remarks Order Job name/Part name Float chamber Float pin Float Needle valve Main jet Needle jet holder Needle jet Pilot jet For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro- cedure.
SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Cylinder head: Volume (with spark plug) 22.82 ~ 23.62 cm (1.39 ~ 1.44 cu.in) <Warpage limit> 0.10 mm (0.0039 in) Lines indicate straight edge measurement. Cylinder: Material Aluminum alloy with dispersion coating Bore size 79.000 ~ 79.010 mm (3.1102 ~ 3.1106 in) <Taper limit>...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Valves, valve seats, valve guides: Valve clearance (cold) Intake 0.15 ~ 0.22 mm (0.0059 ~ 0.0087 in) Exhaust 0.21 ~ 0.25 mm (0.0083 ~ 0.0098 in) Valve dimensions Valve head diameter A Intake 29.9 ~ 30.1 mm (1.1772 ~ 1.1850 in) Exhaust 25.9 ~ 26.1 mm (1.0197 ~ 1.0276 in) Valve face width B...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Valve spring: Free length Intake 39.73 mm (1.56 in) <Limit> 37.74 mm (1.49 in) Exhaust 39.73 mm (1.56 in) <Limit> 37.74 mm (1.49 in) Installed length (valve closed) Intake 33.0 mm (1.30 in) Exhaust 33.0 mm (1.30 in) Compressed spring force (installed) Intake 136 ~ 158 N (13.9 ~ 16.1 kg, 30.6 ~ 35.5 lb)
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Piston ring: Sectional sketch Top ring Ring type Barrel Dimensions (B × T) 1.00 × 2.80 mm (0.039 × 0.110 in) 2nd ring Top ring (same or no) Ring type Taper Dimensions (B × T) 1.00 ×...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Carburetor: Type × quantity CVK40 × 3 Manufacturer KEIHIN I.D. mark 8ES1 01 Main jet (M.J) #148 Main air jet (M.A.J) Jet needle (J.N) N425-BSJ00 Needle jet (N.J) W9554-26538#6 Pilot jet (P.J) Pilot air jet (P.A.J) #120 Pilot outlet...
SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS POWER TRAIN Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Transmission: Type V-belt automatic Range of ratio 3.8 ~ 1.0 : 1 Engagement speed r/min 3,400 ~ 3,800 r/min (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS) 3,300 ~ 3,700 r/min (RS90GT) 3,600 ~ 4,000 r/min (RS90MS) Shift r/min 8,250 ~ 8,750 r/min Sheave distance 267 ~ 270 mm (10.51 ~ 10.63 in) Sheave offset...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Rivet: Outer Part number 90261-06034 (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT) 90261-06028 (RS90MS) Material Steel (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT) Aluminum (RS90MS) Size 13.9 mm (0.547 in) (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT) 10.3 mm (0.406 in) (RS90MS) Quantity Hole quantity Inner None (RS90MS) Part number 90261-06034 Material Steel Size 13.9 mm (0.547 in) Quantity...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Track: Part number 8FA-47110-00 (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT) 8FS-47110-00 (RS90MS) Width 381.0 mm (15.0 in) (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT) 406.4 mm (16.0 in) (RS90MS) Length 3,072 mm (120.94 in) (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT) 4,115 mm (162.01 in) (RS90MS) Pitch 64.0 mm (2.52 in) (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT) 76.2 mm (3.00 in) (RS90MS) Number of links 48 (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT)
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Shock absorber: Damping force Front Extension 590 N/0.3 m/s (60.2 kg/0.3 m/s, 132.6 lb/0.3 m/s) (RS90N/ RS90NR/RS90RS) 620 N/0.3 m/s (63.2 kg/0.3 m/s, 139.4 lb/0.3 m/s) (RS90MS) Compression 240 N/0.3 m/s (24.5 kg/0.3 m/s, 54.0 lb/0.3 m/s) (RS90N/ RS90NR) 190 N/0.3 m/s (19.4 kg/0.3 m/s, 42.7 lb/0.3 m/s) (RS90RS) 990 N/0.3 m/s (100.9 kg/0.3 m/s, 222.6 lb/0.3 m/s)
SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS Voltage 12 V Ignition system: Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) 5° at 1,400 r/min Advanced type Digital type Ignition coil: Model/Manufacturer F6T55873/MITSUBISHI Ignition spark gap 6.0 mm (0.24 in) 1.19 ~ 1.61 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) Primary coil resistance Secondary coil resistance 8.5 ~ 11.5 kΩ...
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SPEC MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Model RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90GT/RS90MS T.P.S. (throttle position sensor): Manufacturer KEIHIN Resistance 4 ~ 6 kΩ at 20 °C (68 °F) (Blue – Black) 0 ~ 4 kΩ at 20 °C (68 °F) (Yellow – Black) Oil level switch: Model/Manufacturer 8FA/ASTI Fuel sender: Model/Manufacturer...
SPEC TIGHTENING TORQUE TIGHTENING TORQUE ENGINE Tightening torque Parts to be tightened Remarks m · kg ft · lb Spark plug Cylinder head bolt (M10 × 1.25) See NOTE. Apply the engine oil. Cylinder head bolt Camshaft cap and cylinder head Apply the engine oil.
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SPEC TIGHTENING TORQUE Tightening torque Parts to be tightened Remarks m · kg ft · lb Crankcase (M9 × 1.25) Apply the engine oil. See NOTE. Crankcase (M8 × 1.25) Apply the engine oil. Crankcase (M6 × 1.0) Apply the engine oil. Primary sheave drive shaft assembly bolt Connecting rod and cap See NOTE.
SPEC TIGHTENING TORQUE POWER TRAIN Tightening torque Parts to be tightened Remarks m · kg ft · lb Primary sheave See NOTE. Spider and sliding sheave 20.0 Left-hand thread. ® Apply LOCTITE Primary sheave cap and sliding sheave Roller and weight (primary sheave) ®...
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SPEC TIGHTENING TORQUE Tightening torque Parts to be tightened Remarks m · kg ft · lb Brake lever adjusting bolt (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ RS90GT) Brake hose holder and coolant reservoir tank Slide rail suspension mounting bolt (M10) (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ RS90MS) Slide rail suspension mounting bolt (M10) (front (RS90GT) Apply grease* side) ®...
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SPEC TIGHTENING TORQUE Tightening torque Parts to be tightened Remarks m · kg ft · lb Control rod shaft and sliding frame (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ RS90MS) ® Rear pivot arm bracket and sliding frame (RS90GT) Apply LOCTITE Rear axle ® Set bolt (front axle) Apply LOCTITE Speed sensor Bearing holder...
SPEC TIGHTENING TORQUE CHASSIS Tightening torque Parts to be tightened Remarks m · kg ft · lb Handlebar holder Steering joint bracket and steering column 2 (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ RS90MS) Steering joint and steering joint bracket (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ RS90MS) Grip end (RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/ RS90MS) Strap and handlebar (RS90MS) Steering column 1 (front)
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS/ SPEC DEFINITION OF UNITS GENERAL TORQUE General torque SPECIFICATIONS specifications (nut) (bolt) This chart specifies torque for standard fasteners m · kg ft · lb with standard I.S.O. pitch threads. Torque specifi- 10 mm 6 mm cations for special components or assemblies are 12 mm 8 mm included in the applicable sections of this book.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING CABLE ROUTING 1 Positive battery lead 2 Negative battery lead 3 Wire harness 4 Fasten the A.C. magneto lead and wire harness with the plastic band. 5 Negative battery lead coupler 6 Route the negative battery leads under the starter relay.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING R Right handlebar switch lead cou- plers S Thumb warmer adjustment switch lead coupler T Grip warmer lead connectors U To the tail/brake light V Headlight beam switch coupler W Grip warmer adjustment switch lead coupler X Brake light switch lead coupler Y Route the starter cable over the left handlebar switch leads.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING h To the headlights and meter assembly i Load control relay j Headlight relay k Carburetor heater relay l Back buzzer (with reverse mod- els) m Nut n Bolt o Install the starter motor lead ter- minal so that the terminal is bent upward.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Headlight sub-wire harness 2 Fasten the headlight sub-wire harness at the positioning tape with the holder on the shroud. 3 Fasten the headlight sub-wire harness with the holder. 4 Fasten the headlight sub-wire harness with the clamp. 5 Fasten the headlight sub-wire harness at the positioning tape with the plastic band.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Right handlebar switch 2 Fasten the right handlebar switch lead, thumb warmer lead, and grip warmer lead with the plastic band. Do not fasten the throttle cable. 3 Fasten the wire harness and main switch lead with the plastic band.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING K Face the ends of the clamp upward. L Install the fuel tank breather hose onto the breather pipe until it contacts the running board sup- port. M To the speed sensor N 60 ~ 70 mm (2.4 ~ 2.8 in) O Route the float chamber air vent hoses behind the battery bracket.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Headlight sub-wire harness 2 Install the ground lead terminal with the rectifier/regulator upper bolt. 3 Oil tank outlet hose 4 Fasten the starter motor lead and A.C. magneto lead with the holder. 5 Starter motor lead 6 Place the end of the coolant res- ervoir breather hose between the engine and the heat exchanger.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Fuel pumps 2 Face the ends of each clamp outward. 3 Fuel hoses 4 Coolant reservoir 5 Fasten the fuel tank breather hose and speed sensor lead with the holder. Secure the frame cross member and the holder to the frame with the nut and bolt.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 To the starter motor 2 Starter motor lead 3 Negative battery lead 4 Positive battery lead 5 Ignitor unit 6 Ignitor unit bracket 7 Air filter case latch 8 Battery band 9 Battery cover 0 To the carburetor A Wire harness B Battery bracket C Frame cross member...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Forward 2 Wire harness 3 Battery bracket 4 To the air filter case 5 A.C. magneto lead 6 Route the crankcase breather hose between the wire harness and the A.C. magneto lead, and then under the battery bracket. 7 Crankcase breather hose...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 1 Pass the A.C. magneto lead and the wire harness through the cut- out in the front panel. 2 Front panel 3 To the parking brake 4 Wire harness 5 To the brake caliper 6 Route the starter cable under the throttle cable, brake hose, and parking brake cable.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS 1 Position the tail/brake light switch lead coupler so that it is not pinched between the seat and tail/brake light bracket.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING RS90GT 1 Position the tail/brake light switch lead coupler so that it is not pinched between the seat and tail/brake light bracket.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING RS90MS 1 Sub-tail/brake light lead coupler 2 Fasten the sub-tail/brake light lead with the holder. 3 Sub-tail/brake light lead 4 Pass the tail/brake light sub-wire harness through the cutout in the tail/brake light cover. 5 Tail/brake light coupler 6 Muffler protector 7 Frame...
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WIRING DIAGRAM RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90MS 2006 8FG-0F001-00/8GE-0F001-00 È É (BLACK) G/B Ch G L/Y L/R G L/R G G L/R G L/R R/B B B Dg (BLACK) (BLACK) Lg/W B/W Y/W Br/W Lg Br/Y Y/R G Lg/B Y/B Br/L B HEADLIGHT HEADLIGHT TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT SUB-WIRE...
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WIRING DIAGRAM RS90N/RS90NR/RS90RS/RS90MS 2006 8FG-0F001-00/8GE-0F001-00 1 Pickup coil COLOR CODE 2 A.C. magneto B ..... Black 3 Rectifier/regulator Br .... Brown 4 Main switch Ch ... Chocolate 5 Load control relay Dg ... Dark green 6 Main fuse G ..... Green 7 Starter relay Gy ...
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WIRING DIAGRAM RS90GT 2006 8GG-0F001-00 (BLACK) G L/Y G/B Ch B Dg R/B B (BLACK) (BLACK) Lg/W B/W Y/W Br/W Lg Br/Y Y/R G Lg/L Y/B Br/L B HEADLIGHT HEADLIGHT TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT SUB-WIRE (BLACK) WIRE HARNESS SUB-WIRE WIRE HARNESS SUB-WIRE WIRE HARNESS SUB-WIRE WIRE HARNESS...
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WIRING DIAGRAM RS90GT 2006 8GG-0F001-00 1 Pickup coil COLOR CODE 2 A.C. magneto B ..... Black 3 Rectifier/regulator Br .... Brown 4 Main switch Ch ... Chocolate 5 Load control relay Dg ... Dark green 6 Main fuse G ..... Green 7 Starter relay Gy ...
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