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Tuning up a bicycle
Tuning a bike for sale, after evaluation
Any steps in italics could reveal a fatal flaw that would warrant abandoning work: Take time to evaluate throughout!
Lay bike on LEFT side (chain up)
Using Tri-flow oil, lubricate front hub bearings right side, headset, left pedal, front and rear brake pivots and barrel adjusters, shifters (if friction), bottom bracket right side, front derailer pivots (8) and limit screws; rear derailer pivots(8), limit screws, barrel adjuster, springs and jockey pulley wheel axles; rear hub bearing right side, and freewheel bearings.
Lay bike on RIGHT side Using Tri-flow oil, lubricate rear hub bearings left side, right pedal, bottom bracket left side, front hub left side.
Clamp bike tightly in workstand by seatpost and do preliminary assessment:
Clean or replace chain, if necessary (it probably isn’t -- ask if unsure) and/or lubricate