PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 7-31 for more
information.)
WARNING!
avoid injury, 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
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play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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