Steering Inspection; Wheel Bearings - Yamaha FZ750 1987 Owner's Manual

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Steering inspection
Periodically inspect the condition of the
steering. Worn out or loose steering bearings
may be dangerous. \
Place a block under the \engine to raise the
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front wheel off the ground.
Hold the lower end of the front forks and try
to move them forward and backward. If any
free play can be felt, ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect and adjust the steering. Inspection
is easier if the front wheel is removed.
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Wheel bearings
If the wheel bearings in the front or rear wheel
allow play in the wheel hub or if the wheel
does not turn smoothly, haveaYamaha dealer
inspect the wheel bearings. The wheel bear-
ings should be inspected according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
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Battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte and
see that the terminals are tight. Add distilled
water if the electrolyte level is low.
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Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over.
When inspecting the battery, be sure
the breather pipe is routed correctly.
If the breather pipe touches the frame
or exits in such a way as to cause bat-
tery electrolyte or gas to exit onto the
frame, structural and cosmetic damage
to the motorcycle can occur.
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