User's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-37
Periodic M aintenance Procedures
Suspension
Front Fork Oil Leak C heck
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Visually inspect the front forks [A] for oil leakage, scoring
or scratches on the inner surface of the inner tubes.
Replace or repair any defective parts, if necessary.
Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak C heck
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Visually inspect the shock absorber [A] for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber
with a new one.
Steering
Steerin g Inspection
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Lift the front w heel off t he ground using t he jack.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238
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With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
tap each end of the handlebar. The front wheel should
swing fully left and right from the force of gravity until the
fork hits the stop.
If the wheel binds or catches before the stop, the steering
is too tight.
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Feel for steering looseness by pushing and pulling the
forks.
If you feel looseness, the steering is too loose.
NOTE
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The cables and wiring will have some effect on the mo-
tion of the f ork which must be taken into account.
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Be sure the wires and cables are properly routed.
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The bearings must be in good condition and properly
lubricated in order for any test to be valid.
Steering Adjustment
Adjust the steering, if necessary.
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Remove:
Inner Cover (see Frame chapter)
Fairing and Bracket (see Frame chapter)
Handlebar (see Steering chapter)
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Loosen the upper fork clamp bolts [A] on both side.
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Remove the steering stem head bolt plug and the stem
head bolt [B].
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Remove the steering stem head [C] together with the han-
dlebar installed.