Checking And Lubricating The Brake And Clutch Levers; Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand - Yamaha YZF R1 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers
The operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake lever
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Clutch lever
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Recommended lubricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
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.
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.
7-30
WARNING
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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