Checking The Centerstand; Lubricating The Centerstand; Checking The Sidestand Switch; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha FJR1300A(D) Service Manual

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CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND

1. Check:
• Centerstand operation
Check that the centerstand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND

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

Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-169.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
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 4-82.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
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WARNING
Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
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NOTICE
• Grooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
TIP
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring the distance "a" shown in the illustra-
tion.
a
b. 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
c. 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
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a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
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b
c
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