Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings - Yamaha TENERE 700 Owner's Manual

NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
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 speci ed in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See
WARNING! To avoid injury, se-
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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-
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 7-32.)
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals speci ed 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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