2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Owners Manual - Page 65
2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU23143 EAU23202 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lubricated if necessary. Brake lever Recommended lubricants: Brake lever: Silicone grease Clutch lever: Lithium-soap-based grease Checking and lubricating the sidestand 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. Clutch lever EWA10731 7 WARNING If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 7-27