Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Steering - Yamaha XMAX YP250R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
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To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
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push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork
rebounds smoothly.
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
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
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the centers-
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
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tand. WARNING! To
injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of
it falling over.
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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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