Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Lubricating The Rear; Suspension; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha TW125 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
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The operation of the sidestand should
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be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
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contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
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WARNING
If the sidestand does not move up
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and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it.
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
EAU23200
Lubricating

suspension

1. Grease nipple
The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU23250
the rear

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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(×2)
Securely support the vehicle 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
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WARNING
1. Place the vehicle 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
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
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EWA10750