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I have an 06 600. I just looked at the rear swing arm and I didn't see any grease zerks on it, and I haven't seen any elsewhere. maybe a joke...
But, because I am a maintenance junkie, I think I will go over the bike tomorrow and maybe hit all the little pivot points with a little lithium spray grease. I am thinking the shifter, rear brake, front brake, clutch and both kick and center stand pivots.
I think the rear swing arm bearings can wait to be repacked until the chain is replaced. Maybe do the front steering bearings at the same time as that.
It is a good idea to flush your brake fluid every year as it is hygroscopic. Meaning it absorbs water / moisture. I found on my old bike it made a noticeable difference in lever feel and travel.
Some people like to lube their cables too. Something I have never got into, but maybe something like a little silicone spray or something would help there.
What I think anyway, you can neglect almost everything on a cage and it will just quit or break but you will be ok. On a motorcycle maintenance is very important as, if something wears out and lets go, you may die.
I don't think the kat's have any zirc fittings on them, but if you check out the wiki you'll find the service manuals which indicate where things can be greased.
Yes lots of them
Steering bearings and swing arm bearings, suspension pivot points
you need to grease the brake pivot point, shifter pivot point, side stand pivot points.
also the brake and clutchlever bolts/pivots.
you should also grease the caliper slide pins
No grease fittings on my Kat. I took the swing arm off and packed every bearing with grease. Didn't get to the head tube bearings yet. packed all wheel bearings.
IMHO:
Kick-stand pivot, center-stand pivot -- every oil change.
Wheel bearings -- every time tires are swapped.
Swing arm bearings -- every fifth year or so.
Shock-pivot bearings -- every 2nd year, when you do the fork oil replacement.
Steering stem bearings -- every 2nd year, when you do the fork oil replacement.
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