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EAU03006
Lubricating the drive chain
Drive chain, lubricating
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
EC000097
cCThe drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.1. Clean the drive chain with
kerosene and a small soft brush.
ECA00053
cCTo prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
ECA00052
cCDo not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
EAU02962
Checking and lubricating the
cables
Cables, checking and lubricating
The operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends
should be lubricated if necessary. If
a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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EAU03164
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating
The operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before
each ride, and the lever pivots should
be lubricated if necessary.
EAU03165
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
Sidestand, checking and lubricating
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.
EW000113
wIf the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
EAU02939
Checking the front fork
Front fork, checking
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
wSecurely support the motorcycle
so that there is no danger of it
falling over.Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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