Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE/FAULTY FRONT FORK
LEGS/UNSTABLE HANDLING
TRBL
SHTG
EAS00857
POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
Worn brake pad
Worn brake disc
Air in hydraulic brake system
Leaking brake fluid
Faulty brake caliper piston seal
Loose union bolt
Damaged brake hose
Oil or grease on the brake disc
Oil or grease on the brake pad
Incorrect brake fluid level
EAS00860
FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS
LEAKING OIL
Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
Damaged outer tube
Incorrectly installed oil seal
Damaged oil seal lip
Incorrect oil level (high)
Loose damper rod assembly bolt
Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
Damaged cap bolt O-ring
MALFUNCTION
Bent or damaged inner tube
Bent or damaged outer tube
Damaged fork spring
Worn or damaged outer tube busing
Bent or damaged damper rod
Incorrect oil viscosity
Incorrect oil level
EAS00862
UNSTABLE HANDLING
Handlebar
Bent or incorrectly installed right handlebar
Bent or incorrectly installed left handlebar
Steering head components
Incorrectly installed upper bracket
Incorrectly installed lower bracket
(incorrectly tightened ring nut)
Bent steering stem
Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
Front fork legs
Unevenoil levels (both front fork legs)
Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front fork
legs)
Damaged fork spring
Bent or damaged inner tube
Bent or damaged outer tube
Swingarm
Worn bearing or bushing
Bent or damaged swingarm
Rear shock absorber assembly
Faulty rear shock absorber spring
Leaking oil or gas
Tires
Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)
Incorrect tire pressure
Uneven tire wear
Wheels
Incorrect wheel balance
Deformed cast wheel
Damaged wheel bearing
Bent or loose wheel axle
Excessive wheel runout
Frame
Bent frame
Damaged steering head pipe
Incorrectly installed bearing race