Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings - Yamaha FZ6-NHG Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
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pair it.

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 a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-35 for more
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avoid 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 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.
WARNING! To
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