Checking The Steering - Yamaha YW50FD Owner's Manual

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

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specifi ed in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the cen-
terstand. WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the ve-
hicle 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
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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