PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-296EAU02939Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the frontfork must be checked as follows at theintervals specified in the periodic main-tenance and lubrication chart.To check the condition EW000115WARNING_Securely support the motorcycle sothat there is no danger of it fallingover._Check the inner tubes for scratches,damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation1. Place the motorcycle on a levelsurface and hold it in an uprightposition.2. While applying the front brake,push down hard on the handle-bars several times to check if thefront fork compresses and re-bounds smoothly. EC000098CAUTION:_If any damage is found or the frontfork does not operate smoothly,have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it._EAU00794Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings maycause danger. Therefore, the operationof the steering must be checked as fol-lows at the intervals specified in the pe-riodic maintenance and lubricationchart.1. Place a stand under the engine toraise the front wheel off theground. EW000115WARNING_Securely support the motorcycle sothat there is no danger of it fallingover._U5JWE2.book Page 29 Wednesday, November 6, 2002 3:32 PM
