Checking The Sidestand; Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Centerstand; Lubricating The Centerstand - Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact point of the side-
stand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS1SD1008

CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND

1. Check:
• Centerstand operation
Check that the centerstand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact points of the center-
stand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-131.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-74.
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CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY" on page 4-87.
3. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly operation
• Rear suspension link pivots
Push down seat on the vehicle several times
and check if the rear shock absorber assem-
bly rebounds smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLIES AND SWINGARM" on page
4-85.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
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WARNING
• Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
• Always adjust both rear shock absorber as-
semblies evenly. Uneven adjustment can
result in poor handling and loss of stability.
Spring preload
ECA13590
NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
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