1994-2001 Yamaha Venture/V-Max 500 Series Snowmobile Service Manual, Page 412Get this manual
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INSPECTION 1 Inspect: Handlebar CD Steering column Bendscracksdamage
Relay rod CD Tie-rods Bendscracksdamage
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A WARNING
Do not attemptto straighten bent ro