Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings; Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha YZ85Y Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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. (See page 7-26 for more
information.) WARNING!
avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
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play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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Checking the wheel bearings

The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
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.
To
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Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
2. Raise the front wheel off the
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
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by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
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