Yamaha MT-15, Owner'S Manual

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Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment
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EAU23203
Checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the
si d estan d
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the si d estan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si d estan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi b le loss of control.
EAUM1653
Lu b ricatin g the swin g arm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g 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 con d ition
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 avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no
d an g er of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
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.
Recommen d e d lu b ricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen d e d lu b ricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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