Checking The Fasteners; Lubricating The Brake Lever; Lubricating The Pedal; Lubricating The Clutch Lever - Yamaha 2014 MT-07 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE FASTENERS

1. Check:
• Fasteners
Damage/pitting → Replace.
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
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LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
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LUBRICATING THE PEDAL

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

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

1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts and spring contact point of the side-
stand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-123.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Front fork leg
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
→ Replace the oil seal.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-75.
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK AB-
SORBER ASSEMBLY" on page 4-93.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
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NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
3-20