PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU23213
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 lu-
bricated if necessary.
EWA10741
WARNING
_
If the centerstand or sidestand
does not move up and down
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or repair it. Otherwise, the
centerstand or sidestand could
contact the ground and distract the
operator, resulting in a possible
loss of control.
_
EAU23272
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the period-
ic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the ve-
hicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
[EWA10751]
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.
ZAUU0089
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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