2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 81

2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU02939 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 EW000115 EAU04282 Lubricating the rear suspension 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 WARNING Securely support the motorcycle 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 motorcycle 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. EC000098 6 CAUTION: If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. _ _ 6-26

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-26
6
EAU04282
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.
EAU02939
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
EW000115
WARNING
_
Securely support the motorcycle 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 motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:
_
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