2003 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Owners Manual - Page 46

2003 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Manual

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4- PRE-OPERATION CHECKS EAU01114 The condition of a vehicle is the owner's responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thorough visual inspection, to check the following points before each ride. EAU03439 Pre-operation check list ITEM Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank. • Refuel if necessary. • Check fuel line for leakage. • Check oil level in engine. • If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. • Check vehicle for oil leakage Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. Check lever free play. Adjust if necessary. Check fluid level in reservoir. If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level. Check hydraulic system for leakage. Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. Check fluid level in reservoir. If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level. Check hydraulic system for leakage. Check operation. Lubricate cable if necessary. Check lever free play. Adjust if necessary. CHECKS PAGE 3-9 4 Engine oil 6-9-6-12 Front brake 6-21-6-25 Rear brake 6-22-6-25 Clutch 6-21 Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check cable free play. • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 4-1 6-17

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EAU01114
4-
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly,
even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss
of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thorough visual inspec-
tion, to check the following points before each ride.
EAU03439
Pre-operation check list
ITEM
CHECKS
PAGE
Fuel
•
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
•
Refuel if necessary.
•
Check fuel line for leakage.
3-9
Engine oil
•
Check oil level in engine.
•
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
•
Check vehicle for oil leakage.
6-9–6-12
Front brake
•
Check operation.
•
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
•
Check lever free play.
•
Adjust if necessary.
•
Check fluid level in reservoir.
•
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
•
Check hydraulic system for leakage.
6-21–6-25
Rear brake
•
Check operation.
•
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
•
Check fluid level in reservoir.
•
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
•
Check hydraulic system for leakage.
6-22–6-25
Clutch
•
Check operation.
•
Lubricate cable if necessary.
•
Check lever free play.
•
Adjust if necessary.
6-21
Throttle grip
•
Make sure that operation is smooth.
•
Check cable free play.
•
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.
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