Checking and lubricating the
brake lever
The operation of the brake lever should
be checked before each ride, and the
lever pivots should be lubricated if nec-
essary.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU23152
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand
The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
If the centerstand or sidestand does
not move up and down smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
EAU23211
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart.
EWA10740
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAUM1650
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