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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS30805
LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
EAS30649
LUBRICATING THE PEDAL
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedal.
EAS30851
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL” on
page 4-90.
EAS30650
CHECKING THE SIDESTAND
1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
EAS30651
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts and spring contact point of the side-
stand.
EAS30652
CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH
Refer to “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS” on
page 8-51.
EAS30653
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Front fork leg
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
→ Replace the oil seal.
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 4-63.
EAS30806
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS (for
MTN890)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
WARNING
EWA17040
Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
NOTICE
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt “1” in direction “a” or
“b”.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
Direction “a”
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction “b”
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
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