Yamaha TT-R125LWE, Owner'S Manual

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Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment
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EAU23285
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. Raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 7-28.)
WARNING! To avoi d injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no
d an g er of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
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.
EAU2338A
Battery
The battery is located behind panel B.
(See page 7-6.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761

Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an g erous since it contains sul-
furic aci d , which causes severe
b urns. Avoi d any contact with
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
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