Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-38 for more
information.) WARNING!
avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
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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 steer-
ing.
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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.
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