If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in the Suspension chapter).
If the shock absorber does not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the oil leak (see Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection).
Front Fork Oil Leak Inspection
Replace any defective parts, if necessary.
Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber with a new one.
Suspension
Rocker Arm Operation InspectionCable, Wire, and Hose Routing
1. Clamp (Hold the regulator/rectifier lead. Run the lead inside of the
installation hole.)
2. Clamp (Bend down the clamp, and hold the main harness and the vacuum hose
(equipped
models).)
3. Clamp (Hold the air intake solenoid valve lead (equipped models).)
4. Run the vacuum hose under ...
Alternator Inspection
There are three types of alternator failures: short, open
(wire burned out), or loss in rotor magnetism. A short or
open in one of the coil wires will result in either a low output,
or no output at all. A loss in rotor magnetism, which may be
caused by dropping or hitting the alternator, by leav ...
Cable Removal
Remove:
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Loosen the nuts [A], and slide the lower end of the clutch
cable to give the cable plenty of play.
Screw in the ...