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.6-23, 6-24, 6-24
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.6-20, 6-26
Wheels and tires•Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-21, 6-22
Brake levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-27
Centerstand, sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-27
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-18 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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