Yamaha YZF-R1PC Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
g. Reinstall the upper bracket and measure the
steering head tension again as described
above.
h. Repeat the above procedure until the steer-
ing head tension is within specification.
i. Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness Adjust the steering head.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
inner tube 1
Damage/scratches Replace.
oil seal 2
Oil leakage Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebars several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement Repair.
Refer to FRONT FORK in chapter 4.