Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Tires - Yamaha 2009 XP500Y TMAX Service Manual

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d. Hold the spring gauge at a 90° angle from the
handlebar, pull the spring gauge, and then
record the measurement when the handlebar
starts to run.
Steering head tension
1.97–4.90 N (200–500 gf) (7.06–
17.65 oz)
e. Repeat the above procedure on the opposite
handlebar.
f. If the steering head tension is out of specifica-
tion (both handlebar ends should be within
specification), remove the upper bracket and
loosen or tighten the lower ring nut.
g. Reinstall the upper bracket and measure the
steering head tension again as described
above.
h. Repeat the above procedure until the steer-
ing head tension is within specification.
i. Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
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EAS21530

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
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2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-49.
EAS21650

CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
EWA13180
WARNING
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
CHASSIS