PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-277EAU23284Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings maycause danger. Therefore, the operationof the steering must be checked as fol-lows at the intervals specified in theperiodic maintenance and lubricationchart.1. Place a stand under the engine toraise the front wheel off theground. (See page 7-28 for moreinformation.) WARNING! Toavoid injury, securely supportthe vehicle so there is no dangerof it falling over. [EWA10752]2. Hold the lower ends of the frontfork legs and try to move them for-ward and backward. If any freeplay can be felt, have a Yamahadealer check or repair the steer-ing.EAU23292Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings mustbe checked at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart. If there is play in the wheelhub or if the wheel does not turnsmoothly, have a Yamaha dealercheck the wheel bearings.
