FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Rear brake
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-21, 6-22
Clutch
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20
Throttle grip
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing. 6-17, 6-24
Control cables
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-23
Wheels and tires
Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 6-18, 6-20
Brake and shift pedals
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-24
Brake and clutch levers
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-25
Centerstand, sidestand
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-25
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches
Check operation.
Correct if necessary. —
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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