Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings - Yamaha Tmax XP500 2016 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
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of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
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chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
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ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
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play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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Checking the wheel bearings

The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion 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.
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