FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5-2
5
Rear brake
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
7-21, 7-24
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.
7-17, 7-24
Control cables
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7-24
Wheels and tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
7-18, 7-20
Brake levers
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-25
Centerstand, sidestand
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
7-25
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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