User's Manual Part 4

Maintenance

Steering Head Inspection

1. Elevate and support the motorcycle with the front tire

slightly off the floor. See page 116.

CAUTION! Make sure the motorcycle is stable when elevated.

Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.

2. Turn the handlebars from stop to stop. The action should

be smooth but not loose. Make sure wires, hoses and

control cables do not interfere with smooth steering.

3. Position the front wheel straight ahead. Grasp the front

forks near the front axle and attempt to move the wheel

front-to-back. If there is front-to-back movement at the

steering head, see your dealer for service.

4. If steering binds, feels rough or uneven, or if movement

is detected at the steering stem, see your dealer for

service.

5. Rotate the front wheel and inspect for smooth rotation of

front wheel bearings. If roughness or unusual sounds

are present, see your dealer for service.

6. Turn handle bars full right or left and hold against the

fork stop. Attempt to move front wheel side-to-side. If

movement is observed, see your dealer for service.

Crankcase Breather Hoses

Inspect both breather hoses along their length and at both

ends. Make sure hoses are not restricted, kinked, cracked or

otherwise damaged. Replace any worn or damaged hoses.