Lubricating The Steering Head; Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Lubricating The Lever; Lubricating The Pedals - Yamaha FJR13AG Service Manual

f. Install the upper ring nut "2".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary, hold
the lower ring nut and tighten the upper ring
nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer "1".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-114.
EAS30097

LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
• Ring nut threads
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS30110

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-15.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS30649

LUBRICATING THE PEDALS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedals.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS30111

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
EAS30117

LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact points of the side-
stand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS30113

CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND

1. Check:
• Centerstand operation
Check that the centerstand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
EAS30118

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
EAS30112

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-247.
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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.