PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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Checking the wheel beari
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The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode
and discharge quickly. The electrolyte
level, battery lead connections and
breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the electro-
lyte level.
2.
Remove right side panel
. (See
page 6-5 for panel removal and
TIP
:
The electrolyte should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
installation procedures.
3. Check the electrolyte level in the
battery.
