Checking And Lubricating The Centerstand; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha VINO XC50X Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand
The operation of the centerstand should
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be checked before each ride, and the
pivots and metal-to-metal contact sur-
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faces should be lubricated if necessary.
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If the centerstand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
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dealer check or repair it.
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Recommended lubricant:
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Lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose 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
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Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake, push
down hard on the handlebars sev-
eral times to check if the front fork
compresses
smoothly.
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If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
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