Checking The Wheels; Spoke Inspection And Tightening; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Lubricating The Levers And Brake Pedal - Yamaha XT660Z 2008 Service Manual

CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel rim
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
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WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
rim.
NOTE:
After a tire or rim has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.

SPOKE INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING

1. Check:
• Spokes "1"
Curvature/Damaged → Replace.
Loose spoke → Tighten.
2. Tighten:
• Spoke (s)
NOTE:
Tighten the spokes before and after the break-
in period.
Spoke
3 Nm (0.3 m·kg, 2.1 ft·lb)
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable
to corrode and interfere with its movement.
Replace damaged outer cable and inner
cables as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
NOTE:
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few
drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use
a suitable lubricating device.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable
lubricant
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND
BRAKE PEDAL
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers and brake pedal.
Recommended lubricants
Brake lever
Silicone grease
Clutch lever
Lithium-soap-based grease
Brake pedal
Silicone grease
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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