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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Rear 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.
7-23, 7-24
Clutch
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
7-22
Throttle grip
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
7-18, 7-25
Wheels and tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
7-19, 7-21
Brake and shift pedals
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
7-26
Brake and clutch levers
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-26
Centerstand, sidestand
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
7-27
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
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Instruments, lights, signals
and switches
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
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Sidestand switch
• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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