Yamaha TDM850 1996 Service Manual page 108

TIRE INSPECTION/WHEEL INSPECTION/
CABLE INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
NOTE:
For tires with a "DRIVE" mark 1 :
S Install the wheel with the "DRIVE" mark pointing
in direction in which the wheel will rotate.
WARNING
After mounting a tire, ride conservatively for a
while to give the tire time to seat itself properly
in the rim. Failure to do so could lead to an ac-
cident with possible injury to the rider or dam-
age to the motorcycle.
WHEEL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
S Wheels
Damage/Bends ! Replace.
NOTE:
Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
CABLE INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
WARNING
Damaged cable sheaths may cause corrosion
and interfere with the cable movement. Re-
place damaged cables as soon as possible.
1. Inspect:
S Cable sheath
Damage ! Replace.
2. Check:
S Cable operation
Unsmooth operation ! Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
NOTE:
Hold cable end up and pour a few drops of lubri-
cant into the cable sheath.
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