Lubricating The Clutch Lever; Lubricating The Pedal; Adjusting The Shift Pedal; Checking The Sidestand - Yamaha XSR 900 2022 Service Manual

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LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE PEDAL

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL

Refer to "ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL" on
page 4-93.
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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts and spring contact point of the side-
stand.
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
EAS30652

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 8-37.
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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.
• Front fork leg
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
→ Replace the oil seal.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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 4-66.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
EWA17040
WARNING
Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
ECA13590
NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
a b
3-21
a b
1