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 specified brake fluid to specified level.
 Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-23, 6-23
YCC-S clutch  Check operation.
 Check fluid level in reservoir.
 If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
 Check hydraulic system for leakage.
6-21, 6-23
Throttle grip  Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Check throttle grip free play.
 If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable 
and grip housing. 6-18, 6-26
Control cables  Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate if necessary. 6-25
Wheels and tires  Check for damage.
 Check tire condition and tread depth.
 Check air pressure.
 Correct if necessary.
6-18, 6-21
Brake and shift pedals  Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
6-26
Brake lever  Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate lever pivoting point if necessary. 6-27
Centerstand, sidestand  Make sure that operation is smooth.
 Lubricate pivots if necessary.
6-27
Chassis fasteners  Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
 Tighten if necessary.
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Instruments, lights, signals 
and switches  Check operation.
 Correct if necessary.
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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