Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand
The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
If the centerstand or sidestand does
not move up and down smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU23212
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
EWA10740
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.
6-26
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU23250
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