check oil YAMAHA XVS125 2000 User Guide

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
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The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with
kerosene and a small soft brush.
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To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
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Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcycle
and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. To prevent this from
occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
3. Tighten both locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-22 for brake pedal
free play adjustment proce-
dures.)
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After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m·kg)
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
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Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends
should be lubricated if necessary. If
a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or replace it.
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Damage to the outer sheath may
interfere with proper cable opera-
tion and will cause the inner cable
to rust. Replace a damaged cable
as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
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Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals
The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before
each ride, and the pedal pivots
should be lubricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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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.
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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.
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If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
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Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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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.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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