Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

Checking the steering

St e er i n g, checki n g
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
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Securely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
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fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any
free play can be felt, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair
the steering.

Checking the wheel bearings

Wheel bear i n gs, checki n g
The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals
specified 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.
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