Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Steering - Yamaha SR400 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
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intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
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To check the condition
Check the front fork for damage and ex-
cessive oil leakage.
3
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
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face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
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there is no danger of it falling
over.
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2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
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fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
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NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
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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 operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, 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
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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