6-34PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR1234567892. Hold the lower ends of the frontfork legs and try to move themforward and backward. If anyfree play can be felt, have aYamaha dealer check or repairthe steering.EAU01144Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearingsmust be checked at the intervalsspecified in the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart. If there is playin the wheel hub or if the wheel doesnot turn smoothly, have a Yamahadealer check the wheel bearings.EAU03806BatteryA poorly maintained battery will cor-rode and discharge quickly. The elec-trolyte level, battery lead connectionsand breather hose routing should bechecked before each ride and at theintervals specified in the periodicmaintenance and lubrication chart.
