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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Recommeded lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Lubricating the swingarm pivots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricated
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
NOTICE
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
1.
While applying the front brake, push
down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
2.
To avoid injury securely support the
vehicle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
