Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Steering - Yamaha TW200 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the
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front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
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chart.
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To check the condition
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Securely support the motorcycle
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so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
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Check the inner tubes for scratches,
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damage and excessive oil leakage.
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To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork
rebounds smoothly.
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If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.

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 specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
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Securely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
compresses and
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1. Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
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