For your safety – pre-operation checks4-24Clutch• Check operation.• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulicsystem.• Check fluid level in reservoir.• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23,6-25Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.• Check throttle grip free play.• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle gripfree play and lubricate cable and grip housing.6-19,6-28Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate if necessary. 6-27Wheels and tires• Check for damage.• Check tire condition and tread depth.• Check air pressure.• Correct if necessary.6-20,6-22Brake and shift pedals • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-28Brake and clutch le-vers• Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-29Centerstand, side-stand• Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-29Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properlytightened.• Tighten if necessary.—Instruments, lights,signals and switches• Check operation.• Correct if necessary. —Sidestand switch• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealercheck vehicle.3-45ITEM CHECKS PAGE
