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. Raise the front wheel off the
ground.
(See
WARNING! To avoid injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
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ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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Checking the wheel bearings
page
8-38.)
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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Battery
NOTICE
Use only the specified genuine
YAMAHA battery. Using a different
battery may cause the IMU to fail
and the engine to stall.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Battery
The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 5-36.)
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