2011 Yamaha Motorsports C3 Owners Manual - Page 55

EAU1722A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23192 EAU23272 Checking and lubricating the Checking the front fork centerstand The condition and operation of the The operation of the centerstand should be checked before each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary. EWA11301 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. 1 2 ZAUM00** WARNING If the centerstand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the centerstand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control. ECA10590 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NOTICE If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 6-20