Lubricating The Brake Pedal; Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Lubricating the brake pedal

The operation of the brake pedal
should be checked before each ride,
and the pedal pivot should be lubricat-
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ed if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
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.
WARNING
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If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it.
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)

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
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Securely support the motorcycle so
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that there is no danger of it falling
over.
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Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
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