PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-306EAU23273Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of thefront fork must be checked as followsat the intervals specified in the periodicmaintenance and lubrication chart.To check the conditionCheck the inner tubes for scratches,damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-face and hold it in an upright posi-tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,securely support the vehicle sothere is no danger of it fallingover. [EWA10752]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.NOTICEECA10591If any damage is found or the frontfork does not operate smoothly,have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.EAU23284Checking 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 6-40 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.
