2005 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Owners Manual - Page 65

2005 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU23250 EAU23271 Lubricating the rear suspension Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the condition EWA10750 WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. The pivoting points of the rear suspension must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease ECA10590 CAUTION: If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Check the inner tubes for scratches, damage and excessive oil leakage. To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. 2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly. 6 6-25

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-25
6
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