Yamaha VT700F Service Manual page 172

INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
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Handlebar 1 (VX700/VX700DX/SX700/VT700)
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Handlebar 2 (MM700)
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Steering column 3
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent column.
SCH3040
This may dangerously weaken the column.
2. Inspect:
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Bearings (steering column) 1
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Collars 2
Wear/damage → Replace.
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Steering column 3 (bearing contact sur-
faces)
Scratches/wear/damage → Replace.
SCH3050
3. Inspect:
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Relay rod 1
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Tie rods 2
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten bent rods. This may
dangerously weaken the rods.
SCH3060
4. Check:
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Rod end movement
Rod end free play exists → Replace the rod
end.
Rod end turns roughly → Replace the rod end.
SCH3070
5. Inspect:
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Relay arm
Cracks/damage → Replace.
SCH3080
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