Yamaha XVS1300AF Owner's Manual page 38

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
ITEM
Rear brake
Clutch
5
Throttle grip
Control cables
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and clutch levers
Sidestand
Chassis fasteners
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
CHECKS
5-2
PAGE
7-19, 7-20
7-17
7-15, 7-23
7-23
7-15, 7-17
7-23
7-24
7-25
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