Checking The Steering - Yamaha YP125R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front fork
compresses and rebounds smoothly.
CAUTION:
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
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Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
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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.
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Securely support the vehicle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the stee-
ring.
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