Periodic Service; Control System; Steering Column Inspection; Steering Cable Inspection And Adjustment - Yamaha WaveRunner GP1200R Manuel D'entretien

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CONTROL SYSTEM

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PERIODIC SERVICE

CONTROL SYSTEM

Steering column inspection

1. Inspect:
Steering column
Excessive play → Replace the steer-
ing column.
Refer to "STEERING COLUMN" in
chapter 8.
Inspection steps:
Move the handlebar up and down and
back and forth.
Check the excessive play of the han-
dlebar.

Steering cable inspection and adjustment

1. Inspect:
Distance a, b
Out of specification → Adjust.
Inspection steps:
Turn the handlebar from lock to lock.
Measure distances a and b.
If the difference is not within specifica-
tion, adjust the cable joint.
Difference of distances a and b:
Maximum 5 mm (0.2 in)
2. Adjust:
Steering cable joint
(steering column side)
Adjustment steps:
Loosen the locknut 1.
Disconnect the steering cable joint 2
from the ball joint 3.
Turn the cable joint in or out for adjust-
ing the distances a and b.
Turn in
Turn out
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Distance a is increased.
Distance b is increased.
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