Checking The Sidestand; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Lubricating The Levers; Lubricating The Pedals - Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 Service Manual

3. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-14 and "CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL" on page 4-24.
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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
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WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS

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

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based 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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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE SWINGARM PIVOT

1. Lubricate:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Refer to "INSTALLING THE SWINGARM" on
page 4-89.
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LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
• Bearing cover
• 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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CHASSIS