Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha DRAG STAR XVS125 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking and lubricating the
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sidestand
The operation of
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should be checked before each ride,
and the sidestand pivot and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be
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lubricated if necessary.
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If the sidestand does not move up
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and down smoothly,
Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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Securely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
the sidestand
falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
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have a
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To check the operation
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If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
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1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses
rebounds smoothly.
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