FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Throttle grip
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.
Control cables
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
Wheels and tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
Shift pedal
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary.
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Brake pedal
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
Brake and clutch levers
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
Centerstand, sidestand
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
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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Sidestand switch
• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
Battery
• Check fluid level.
• Fill with distilled water if necessary.
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