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.
6-21, 6-22, 6-22
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 ca-
ble and grip housing.
6-18, 6-25
Control cables
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-24
Wheels and tires
•Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
6-19, 6-21
Brake levers
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-25
Centerstand, sidestand
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
6-26
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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