Checking The Steering - Yamaha 2001 Drag Star XV250N Owner's Manual

To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses
rebounds smoothly.
CAUTION:
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
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fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check
steering.
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or repair the