PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-287EAU23203Checking and lubricating thesidestandThe operation of the sidestand shouldbe checked before each ride, and thesidestand pivot and metal-to-metalcontact surfaces should be lubricatedif necessary.WARNINGEWA10732If the sidestand does not move upand down smoothly, have a Yamahadealer check or repair it. Otherwise,the sidestand could contact theground and distract the operator, re-sulting in a possible loss of control.EAU23252Lubricating the rear suspen-sionThe pivoting points of the rear suspen-sion must be lubricated by a Yamahadealer at the intervals specified in theperiodic maintenance and lubricationchart.EAUM1653Lubricating the swingarm piv-otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervalsspecified in the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart.Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based greaseRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based greaseRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease