steering wheel adjustment YAMAHA YZF-R1M 2022 Owners Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the steeringWorn 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
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 7-37.)
WARNING! To avoid injury, se- curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
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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 steer-
ing.
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Checking the wheel bearingsThe 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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BatteryNOTICE
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Use only the specified genuine
YAMAHA battery. Using a different
battery may cause the IMU to fail
and the engine to stall. The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-38.)1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Battery
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