Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger. Therefore, the operation of the steering must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Checking the steering
Checking the front fork
Checking the wheel bearingsAdjusting the clutch cable free play
1. Check:
Clutch cable free play "a"
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Clutch cable free play
a. Pull back the rubber cover "1"
b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Turn the adjusting bolt "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch cable free play is
obtained.
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Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Loosen:
Handlebar pinch bolt "1"
Handlebar bolt "2"
Upper bracket ...
Identification numbers
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and model
label information in the spaces provided
below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the vehicle
is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ...