Periodic maintenance and adjustment8-32123456789101112EAU23285Checking 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. Raise the front wheel off theground. (See page 8-37.)WARNING! To avoid injury, se-curely support the vehicle sothere is no danger of it fallingover.[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 steering.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 dealer checkthe wheel bearings.EAU50291BatteryThe battery is located under the seat.(See page 5-19.)This model is equipped with a VRLA(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.There is no need to check the electro-lyte or to add distilled water. However,the battery lead connections need to bechecked and, if necessary, tightened.WARNINGEWA10761 Electrolyte is poisonous anddangerous since it contains sul-furic acid, which causes severeburns. Avoid any contact with1. Battery2. Positive battery lead (red)3. Negative battery lead (black)231
