Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha Bulldog BT1100 Owner's Manual

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Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should be
checked before each ride, and the side-
stand pivot and metal-to-metal contact sur-
faces should be lubricated if necessary.
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If the sidestand does not move up and
down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or repair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance 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, dam-
age and excessive oil leakage.
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To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level sur-
2. While applying the front brake, push
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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face and hold it in an upright position.
down hard on the handlebars several
times to check if the front fork com-
presses and rebounds smoothly.
CAUTION:
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