Checking The Wheels; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Lubricating The Levers; Lubricating The Sidestand - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
Wheel
G
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
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WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
NOTE:
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
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WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
Outer cable
G
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
Cable operation
G
Rough movement → Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
NOTE:
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the centerstand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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