Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Lubricating The Swingarm Pivots - Yamaha 2008 XVS1300AX Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
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contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU23201
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EWA10730
EAUM1650
Lubricating the rear suspen-
sion
The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU23250