Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Lubricating The Swingarm Pivots; Lubricating The Rear Suspension - Yamaha Midnight Star XVS950A Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
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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
EAU23202
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
EWA10731
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAUM1652
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.
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU23251