Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Lubricating The Side Suspension; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha MT-03 Owner's Manual

Checking and lubricating
the sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces 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
EAU23200
Lubricating the side
suspension
The pivoting points of the side suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
EWA10730
Swingarm pivots:
Bearing grease
Other pivoting points:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAUB1240

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the period-
ic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
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
2. While applying the front brake,
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surface and hold it in an upright
position.
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EAU23271
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EWA10750
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