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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
1
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
2
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
3
To check the condition
4
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
5
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
6
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
7
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
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2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
9
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
10
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12
EAU23273
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
8-32
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 pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the
ground.
(See
ECA10591
WARNING! To avoid injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
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 steering.
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page
8-37.)
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