Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Auxiliary light bulb
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3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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CAUTION:
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Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break.
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Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
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stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
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by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
EAU24350 frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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