Steering Inspection; Wheel Bearings - Yamaha XT250M 1999 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
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2. Hold the motorcycle in an
upright position and apply the
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front brake.
3. Push down hard on the han-
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check if the fork rebounds
smoothly.
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If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,
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consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Steering inspection

Periodically inspect the condition
of the steering. Worn out or loose
steering bearings may be danger-
ous. Place a stand under the
engine to raise the 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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Securely support the motorcycle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.

Wheel bearings

If there is play in the front or rear
wheel hub or if the wheel does not
turn smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the wheel bearings.
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