Checking The Front Fork; Lubricating The Rear Suspension - Yamaha Vmax VMX12N Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)

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
the
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
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TO Check the Operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
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