PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-356EAU04282Lubricating the rearsuspensionThe pivoting points of the rear suspen-sion must be lubricated at the intervalsspecified in the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart.EAU02939Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the frontfork must be checked as follows at theintervals specified in the periodic main-tenance and lubrication chart.To check the condition EW000115WARNING_Securely support the motorcycle sothat there is no danger of it fallingover._Check the inner tubes for scratches,damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation1. Place the motorcycle on a levelsurface and hold it in an uprightposition.2. While applying the front brake,push down hard on the handle-bars several times to check if thefront fork compresses and re-bounds smoothly. EC000098CAUTION:_If any damage is found or the frontfork does not operate smoothly,have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it._Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based greaseU5LV12.book Page 35 Thursday, June 27, 2002 5:49 PM
