Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings - Yamaha XMAX YP250R Owner's Manual

2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses
rebounds smoothly.
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
and
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the centers-
tand. WARNING!
injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of
it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
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ring.
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Checking the wheel bearings

The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals spe-
cified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication 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.
To avoid
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