Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Lubricating The Rear Suspension; Lubricating The Swingarm Pivots - Yamaha MTM690 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
6
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU23203
Lubricating the rear suspen-
sion
The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EWA10732
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU23252
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots
ZAUM1351
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
6-27
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAUM1653