Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Tires - Yamaha XG250 Service Manual

binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-48.
e. Install the rubber washer.
f. Install the upper ring nut.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary, hold
the lower ring nut and tighten the upper ring
nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lockwasher.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
a
b
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5. Install:
Upper bracket
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Steering stem nut
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Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-48.
EAS21530

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
Inner tube
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Damage/scratches → Replace.
Oil seal
●
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
Front fork operation
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Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-41.
EAS21650

CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
Tire pressure
●
Out of specification → Regulate.
EWA13180
WARNING
The tire pressure should only be checked
●
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure and the suspension
●
must be adjusted according to the total
weight (including cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories) and the anticipated
riding speed.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
●
cause tire damage, an accident or an inju-
ry.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
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CHASSIS