Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
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EAU45512
Checkin
g
the steerin
g
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
WARNING! To avoi
d
inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no
d
an
g
er of it fallin
g
over.
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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 steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin
g
the wheel
b
earin
g
s
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.
EAU61420
Checkin
g
the steerin
g
tie ro
d
The steering tie rod must be checked
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If
there is play in the steering tie rod,
have a Yamaha dealer check the tie
rod.
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