2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 72
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUM1650 EAU23250 EAU23272 Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 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 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. WARNING! To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over. [EWA10751] 2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly. The pivoting points of the rear suspension must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 7 Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 7-27