2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 65
2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU23200 EAUM1650 EAU23250 Checking and lubricating the sidestand Lubricating the swingarm pivots Lubricating the rear suspension 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. EWA10730 The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 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 6 WARNING If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) 6-26