PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU23211
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Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand
EWA10740
EAU23271
A WARNING
If the centerstand or sidestand does
not move up and down smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and met-
al-to-metal contact surfaces should be
lubricated if necessary.
To check the condition
A WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1.
Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
posi-
tion.
2.
While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
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