1985-2000 Yamaha XT350/XT350S/XT350L Service Manual

Technical Scope for the Yamaha XT350 1985–2000

• Covers 1985–2000 Yamaha XT350 and XT350S/L/LC/C/E variants equipped with the 4-valve DOHC engine and Y.D.I.S. carburetor configuration
• Original OEM publication, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., Second Edition January 1985
• Contains 24 technical illustrations, component diagrams, and electrical schematics including the full system wiring diagram
• Accessible from your device as soon as the order is placed
• Permanent availability in your purchase account — no re-buy required
• Laid out for standard letter and A4 printing
• OCR text layer lets you jump to a torque spec by keyword
• This second edition is the authoritative base reference document for the entire 1985–2000 Yamaha XT350 production lifecycle

Document Structure and Technical Depth

Yamaha XT350 Mechanical Documentation

The 1985–2000 Yamaha XT350 service guide documents the technical foundation for the DOHC 4-valve engine and the Y.D.I.S. intake system. Detailed sections describe the cylinder head, camshaft assembly, and valve train geometry, including clearance specifications for shim-under-bucket adjustment. Further chapters detail the lubrication system, crankcase ventilation, kick starter, and transmission shifter components. Chassis coverage extends to front fork oil levels and air pressure, front brake hydraulic components, and rear shock damping adjustments.

Component Reference Values

Electrical system documentation includes ignition timing, pickup coil resistance, and charging system pinouts for the C.D.I. magneto assembly. The manual lists fluid capacities and torque values for key fasteners across the engine and chassis. Valve clearance for the intake is listed at 0.08–0.12 mm in the cylinder head specification table. Fork oil capacity for the 1985–2000 Yamaha XT350 is documented at 319 cm³ per cylinder leg. The ignition timing corresponds to 12° B.T.D.C. at 1,400 r/min as specified in the service data. For what an OEM service publication covers regarding these technical procedures, refer to the full indexed document. All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work. This official 28-page Yamaha OEM service guide covers the 1985–2000 Yamaha XT350, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and carburetor specifications for the Y.D.I.S. dual-intake system build.