Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha XVS250 2001 Service Manual

CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES /

LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS / LUBRICATING
THE SIDESTAND/ LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION
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CHECKING AND
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the
cable sheaths and cables.
WARNING
Damaged cable sheaths may causes the
cable to corrode and interfere with its move-
ment. Replace damaged cable sheaths and
cables as soon as possible.
1. Check:
D cable sheath
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
D cable operation
Unsmooth operation  Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable
lubricant
NOTE:
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubing device.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers and pedals.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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LUBRICATING THE