For your safety – pre-operation checks6-2123456789101112Rear 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.8-24Clutch• Check operation.• Lubricate cable if necessary.• Check lever free play.• Adjust if necessary.8-22Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.• Check throttle grip free play.• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cableand grip housing.8-19, 8-29Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate if necessary. 8-28Drive chain• Check chain slack.• Adjust if necessary.• Check chain condition.• Lubricate if necessary.8-26, 8-28Wheels and tires• Check for damage.• Check tire condition and tread depth.• Check air pressure.• Correct if necessary.8-19, 8-22Brake and shift pedals • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 8-29Brake and clutch levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 8-30Sidestand • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pivot if necessary. 8-30Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.• Tighten if necessary. —ITEM CHECKS PAGE
