Front Fork Inspection; Steering Inspection - Yamaha Virago XV1100L Owner's Manual

PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
AND
MINOR
REPAIR
Front fork inspection
A
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle
so
there
is
no danger
of
it
falling
over.
1
Visual
check
Check
for
scratches
or
damage
on
the inner tube
and
excessive
oil
leakage from the
front
fork.
2.
Operation check
Place the
motorcycle on a
level
place,
a.
Hold the motorcycle
in
an
upright
position
and
apply the
front brake.
b.
Push
down
hard
on
the handle-
bars several times
and check
if
the
fork
rebounds
smoothly.
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If
any
damage
or
unsmooth move-
ment
is
found
with the front
fork,
consult a
Yamaha
dealer.
Steering inspection
Periodically inspect the condition
of
the
steering.
Worn
out or loose steering
bearings
may
be
dangerous. Place
a
stand
under
the engine
to raise
the
front
wheel
off
the ground. Hold
the
lower
end
of the front forks
and
try to
move
them
forward
and
backward.
If
any
free
play
can be
felt,
ask a
Yamaha
dealer
to
inspect
and
adjust the steer-
ing.
Inspection
is
easier
if
the
front
wheel
is
removed.
A
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle
so
there
is
no danger
of
it
failing
over.
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