User's Manual

2-42 PERIODIC MAINTENAN CE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Nut, Bolt, and Fastener Tightness
Tightness Inspection
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Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also,
check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good
condition.
NOTE
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For t he engine fasteners, check the tightness of them
when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
If there are loose fasteners, retighten them to the spec-
ified torque, following the specified tightening sequence.
Refer to the appropriate chapter for torque specifications.
If torque specifications are not in the appropriate chapter,
see the Standard Torque Table in this section. For each
fastener, first loosen it by 1/2 turn, then tighten it.
If cotter pins are dam aged, replace them with new ones.
Nut, Bolt and Fastener to be checked
Wheels:
Front Axle
Front Axle Clamp Bolt
Rear Axle Nut
Rear Axle Nut Cotter Pin
Brakes:
Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts
Caliper Mounting Bolts
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts
Brake Lever Pivot Nut
Brake Pedal Bolt
Brake Rod Joint Cotter Pin
Suspension:
Front Fork Clamp Bolts
Front Fender M ounting Bolts
Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts
Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut
Swingarm Pivot Shaft Lock Nut
Uni-trak Link N uts
Steering:
Stem Head Bolt
Handlebar Clamp Bolts
Engine:
Throttle Cable Adjuster Locknuts
Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts
Muffler Mounting Bolts
Exhaust Pipe Holder Nuts
Muffler Connecting Clamp Bolt
Clutch Lever Pivot N ut
Radiator Upper and Lower Bolts
Others:
Sidestand Bolt
Footpeg Stay Bolts