Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Steering - Yamaha MAJESTY YP125E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the
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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To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
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push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork
rebounds smoothly.
CAUTION:
If any damage is found or the front
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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-
compresses and
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
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Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
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raise the front wheel off the
ground.
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
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