Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore,
operation of the steering must be
checked as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See
WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
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
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dealer check or repair the steering.

Checking the wheel bearings

the
page 7-37.)
The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. If there is play in
the wheel hub or if the wheel does not
turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.

Battery

1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
The battery is located under the seat.
(See page 4-20.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the
electrolyte or to add distilled water.
However, the battery lead connections
need to be checked and, if necessary,
tightened.
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WARNING
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes
severe burns. Avoid any contact