PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-3023456789EAU23272Checking 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 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.[EWA10751]2. While applying the front brake,push down hard on the handlebarsseveral times to check if the frontfork compresses and reboundssmoothly.NOTICEECA10590If any damage is found or the frontfork does not operate smoothly,have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.EAU23283Checking 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. (See page 7-37 for moreinformation.) WARNING! Toavoid injury, securely supportthe vehicle so there is no dangerof it falling over.[EWA10751]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.
