Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Centerstand; Lubricating The Centerstand; Checking The Sidestand Switch - Yamaha MBK MW125 2014 Service Manual

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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
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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 8-55.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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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.
Refer to "FRONT FORKS" on page 4-65.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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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 4-90.
3. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly operation
Push down seat on the vehicle several times
and check if the rear shock absorber assem-
bly rebounds smoothly.
Rough movement → Replace.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLIES AND SWINGARM" on page
4-88.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
• Dipstick "1"
4. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark "a" and maximum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
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