FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
Rear brake
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
6-19, 6-20
Clutch
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
6-17
Throttle grip
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
6-15, 6-23
Control cables
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-22
Wheels and tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
6-15, 6-17
Brake and shift pedals
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
6-23
Brake and clutch levers
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-24
Sidestand
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
6-24
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
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Instruments, lights, signals
and switches
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
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