Yamaha XMAX 125, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10742
If the centerstan d or si d estan d d oes
not move up an d d own smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it. Otherwise, the centerstan d or
si d estan d coul d contact the g roun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi b le loss of control.
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.
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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