Yamaha XJ6S Owner's Manual page 40

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
ITEM
Rear brake
Clutch
4
Throttle grip
Control cables
Drive chain
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and clutch levers
Centerstand, sidestand
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
CHECKS
4-2
PAGE
6-24, 6-24
6-22
6-19, 6-28
6-28
6-26, 6-27
6-19, 6-22
6-28
6-29
6-30