Checking The Wheels; Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual

CHECKING THE WHEELS/CHECKING AND
LUBRICATING THE CABLES
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CHECKING THE WHEELS

1. Check:
• wheel 1
Damage/bends → Replace.
NOTE:
_
Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
WARNING
_
• Never attempt even small repairs to the
wheel.
• Ride conservatively after installing a tire
to allow it to seat itself properly on the
rim.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
WARNING
_
A damaged cable sheath may cause corro-
sion and interfere with the cable move-
ment. An unsafe condition may result so
replace a damaged cable as soon as possi-
ble.
1. Check:
• cable sheath
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• cable operation
Unsmooth
replace.
Recommended lubricant
Yamaha chain and cable lube or
engine oil
NOTE:
_
Hold the cable end up and apply several drops
of lubricant to the cable.
3. Apply:
• Lithium-soap-based grease
(onto end of the cable)
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CHK
ADJ
→
operation Lubricate or