Lubricating the rear suspension, Checking the front fork, Checking the wheel bearings -31 battery -32 – Yamaha FJR13AV(C) User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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EAU23250

Lubricating the rear
suspension

The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.

EAU23271

Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.

To check the condition

WARNING

EWA10750

Securely support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.

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.

2. While applying the front brake,

push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.

CAUTION:

ECA10590

If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.

Recommended lubricant:

Lithium-soap-based grease

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