PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-326EAU23250Lubricating the rearsuspensionThe pivoting points of the rear suspen-sion must be lubricated at the intervalsspecified in the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart.EAU23271Checking 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 conditionWARNINGEWA10750Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.Check the inner tubes for scratches,damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-face and hold it in an upright posi-tion.2. While applying the front brake,push down hard on the handlebarsseveral times to check if the frontfork compresses and reboundssmoothly.CAUTION:ECA10590If 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 greaseU5AH19E0.book Page 32 Thursday, May 13, 2004 4:23 AM
