Checking The Sidestand; Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Sidestand Switch; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha V Star 950 Service Manual

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EAS5S71034

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the sidestand is elevated.
2. Check:
• Sidestand vertical movement "A"
Free play is noticeable → Replace the
defective part(s).
• Sidestand axial movement "B"
Unsmooth operation → Replace the
defective part(s).
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a. Tighten the sidestand nut "1" to specifica-
tion.
Sidestand nut
64 Nm (6.4 m·kgf, 46 ft·lbf)
b. Check the sidestand vertical movement "A"
by moving the sidestand up and down.
c. Check the sidestand axial movement "B" by
moving the sidestand up and down.
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS5S71035

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 7-73.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS21530

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 4-48.
EAS5S71025
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Damper rod
• Oil leakage
• Gas leakage
• Spring
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY" on
page 4-62.
2. Check:
• Operation
Pump the rear shock absorber assembly
up and down several times.
Unsmooth operation → Replace rear
shock absorber assembly.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY" on page 4-60.
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