FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5-2
5
Rear
b
rake
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
Clutch
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
Throttle
g
rip
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, adjust throttle grip free play.
Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
Wheels an
d
tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check for loose spokes and tighten if necessary.
Shift pe
d
al
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary.
Brake pe
d
al
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
Brake an
d
clutch levers
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
Steerin
g
• Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and has no excessive play.
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