PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand
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1. Sidestand
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1. Centerstand
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The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
If the centerstand or sidestand does
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not move up and down smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
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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.
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To check the condition
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
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
2. While applying the front brake,
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WARNING
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
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