Lubricating The Steering Head; Checking The Fasteners; Lubricating The Levers; Lubricating The Pedals - Yamaha XT1200Z(Z) 2010 Service Manual

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LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
• Ring nut threads
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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CHECKING THE FASTENERS

1. Check:
• Fasteners
Damage/pitting → Replace.
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS23P1101

LUBRICATING THE PEDALS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedals.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS23P1023

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND

1. Check:
• Centerstand operation
Check that the centerstand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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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
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the centerstand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS23P1075

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-137.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Front fork leg
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
→ Replace the oil seal.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-82.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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WARNING
• Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
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