Yamaha V-star XVS1100N 2000 Owner's Manual page 84

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
2. Hold the lower ends of the front Checki h hesi beari FAUOH 44
fork legs and try to move them for- ecking the wheel bearings
ward and backward. If any free The front and rear wheel bearings must
play can be felt, have a Yamaha be checked at the intervals specified in
dealer check or repair the steer- the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
ing. 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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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
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