Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Steering - Yamaha Cygnus-X XC125 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
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at the intervals specifi ed in the period-
ic maintenance and lubrication chart.
2
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
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damage and excessive oil leakage.
4 To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
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position. WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the ve-
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hicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
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2. While applying the front brake,
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push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
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front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
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NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair 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
as follows at the intervals specifi ed in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the cen-
terstand. WARNING! To avoid
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injury, securely support the ve-
hicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
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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 steer-
ing.
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