PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU23252
Lu
b
ricatin
g
the rear suspen-
sion
The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAU51951
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 front fork for 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.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any
d
ama
g
e is foun
d
or the front
fork
d
oes not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha
d
ealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen
d
e
d
lu
b
ricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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