Checking And Lubricating The Brake And Clutch Levers; Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Lubricating The Rear Suspension - Yamaha TDM900A Twin 900 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers
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2
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4
The operation of the brake and clutch
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levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
6
Recommended lubricants:
7
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
8
Lithium-soap-based grease
9
EAU23142
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
6-26
EAU23201
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.
Recommended lubricant:
EWA10730
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAU23250