Checking And Lubricating The Brake And Clutch Levers; Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Lubricating The Rear Suspension - Yamaha YZF Owner's Manual

Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers
The operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU03164
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.
WARNING
@
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)
EAU03165
Lubricating the rear
suspension
The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EW000113
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU04282
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