Lubricating The Rear Suspension; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha 2009 XVS1300AY Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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
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Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
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2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
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NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
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