Checking And Lubricating The Centerstand And Sidestand; Lubricating The Swingarm Pivots; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha FZS6V(C) Owner's Manual

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)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU23211
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
EWA10740
EAUM1650

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Securely support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
2. While applying the front brake,
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WARNING
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
EAU23271
EWA10750
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