Operation Manual

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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
EAU23272
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specifi ed in the period-
ic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
position. WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the ve-
hicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
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ECA10590
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specifi ed in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the cen-
terstand. WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the ve-
hicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
[EWA10751]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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