Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha TW200ET Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
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The operation of the sidestand should
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be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
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contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
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WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up
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and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it.
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based
(all-purpose grease)
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Lubricating
suspension
1. Grease nipple
The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
grease
EAU23250
the rear

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.
To check the condition
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(×2)
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
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WARNING
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.
EAU23271
EWA10750