Checking The Steering - Yamaha TENERE XT660Z Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
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have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.

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 specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-35 for more
information.)
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avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan-
ger of it falling over.
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 stee-
ring.
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