Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A - Checking the Chassis Fasteners; Checking the Sidestand; Lubricating the Levers

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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a. Remove the lock washer “1”, the upper ring
nut “2”, and the rubber washer “3”.
b. Loosen the lower ring nut “4” and then
tighten it to specification with a steering nut
wrench “5”.
TIP
• Set a torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
• Move the steering to the left and right a cou-
ple of time to check that it moves smoothly.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, then
tighten it to specification.
WARNING
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Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way
in both directions. If any binding is felt,
remove the lower bracket and check the
upper and lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-89.
e. Install the rubber washer “3”.
f. Install the upper ring nut “2”.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut “2”, then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If neces-
sary, hold the lower ring nut and tighten the
upper ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer “1”.
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs “a” sit correctly
in the ring nut slots “b”.
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-
89.
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CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to “CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES”
on page 2-18.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND
1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
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Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease