Checking The Front Fork; Cheking The Steering - Yamaha XMAX 250 YP250R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
s WARNING
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If the centerstand or sidestand
does not move up and down smo-
othly, have a Yamaha dealer check
or repair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the
6
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
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1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
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position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork
rebounds smoothly.
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CAUTION
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
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 specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the ground.
s WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
compresses and
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
6-17
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
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