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Checking the steering, Checking the wheel bearings, Periodic maintenance and minor repair – Yamaha FJR13AV(C) User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.

1. Place a stand under the engine to

raise the front wheel off the
ground.

WARNING

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Securely support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Hold the lower ends of the front

fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.

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Checking the wheel bearings

The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.

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