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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIRS
Perodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep
your motorcycle in the safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an OBLIGATION of the motorcycle
owner.
The maintenance and lubrication schedule chart should
be considered strictly as a guide to general maintenance
and lubrication intervals. YOU MUST TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THAT WEATHER, TERRAIN,
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS, AND A VARIETY OF
INDIVIDUAL USES ALL TEND TO DEMAND THAT EACH
OWNER ALTER THIS TIME SCHEDULE TO SHORTER
INTERVALS TO MATCH THE ENVIRONMENT.
The most important points of motorcycle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are explained in the following
pages.CAUTION:
If you are not familiar with motorcycle service, this work
should be done by a Yamaha dealer.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIRS
Perodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep
your motorcycle in the safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an OBLIGATION of the motorcycle
owner.
The maintenance and lubrication schedule chart should
be considered strictly as a guide to general maintenance
and lubrication intervals. YOU MUST TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THAT WEATHER, TERRAIN,
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS, AND A VARIETY OF
INDIVIDUAL USES ALL TEND TO DEMAND THAT EACH
OWNER ALTER THIS TIME SCHEDULE TO SHORTER
INTERVALS TO MATCH THE ENVIRONMENT.
The most important points of motorcycle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are explained in the following
pages.CAUTION:
If you are not familiar with motorcycle service, this work
should be done by a Yamaha dealer.
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Wheel bearings
If there is play in the front or rear wheel hub or if the wheel
does not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
wheel bearings. The wheel bearings should be inspected
according to the Maintenance Schedule. Steering inspection
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger
of it falling over. Periodically inspect the condition of the steering. Worn out
or loose steering bearings may be dangerous. Place a stand
under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground.
Hold the lower end of the front forks and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free play can be felt, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and adjust the steering. Inspection
is easier if the front wheel is removed.
WARNING:
Wheel bearings
If there is play in the front or rear wheel hub or if the wheel
does not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
wheel bearings. The wheel bearings should be inspected
according to the Maintenance Schedule. Steering inspection
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger
of it falling over. Periodically inspect the condition of the steering. Worn out
or loose steering bearings may be dangerous. Place a stand
under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground.
Hold the lower end of the front forks and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free play can be felt, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and adjust the steering. Inspection
is easier if the front wheel is removed.
WARNING:
