If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.
Measuring Area [B]
Brake Disc Thickness Standard:
Front 5.3 
5.7 mm (0.21
0.22 in.)
Rear 4.8 
5.2 mm (0.19
0.20 in.)
Service Limit:
Front 5.0 mm (0.20 in.)
Rear 4.5 mm (0.18 in.)
Brake Disc Installation
Brake Disc Warp InspectionBrake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection
For KIBS equipped models, remove the fuel tank (see
Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Apply the brake lever or pedal and inspect the brake fluid
leak from the brake hoses [A], pipes (KIBS equipped models)
[B] and fittings [C].
If the brake fluid leaked from any posit ...
Drive Chain
The drive chain slack and lubrication
must be checked each day before riding
the motorcycle and must be maintained
in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart for safety and to
prevent excessive wear. If the chain
becomes badly worn or maladjusted -
either too loose or too tight - the c ...
Compression Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the compression damping force, turn the compression
damping adjuster [A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 4 1/2 turns out from
the fully clockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition ma ...