Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings; Front Wheel - Yamaha PW50(A1) Owner's Manual

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 pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely 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 steering.
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Checking the wheel bearings

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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Front wheel

To remove the front wheel
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
2. Disconnect the brake cable at the
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terstand.
wheel hub by removing the brake
lever free play adjusting nut, then
removing the cable from the brake
camshaft lever and brake shoe
plate.
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