Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Steering - Yamaha DT125R Owner's Manual

Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
To check the operation
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1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
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position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork
rebounds smoothly.
CAUTION
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
compresses and
1. Place a stand under the engine to
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s WARNING
s
Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
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raise the front wheel off the
ground.
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