Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry.
Use a lubricant for sealed chains to prevent deterioration of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions supplied by the chain cleaner manufacturer.
Wear Inspection
BrakesRear Shock Absorber Inspection
Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber
Removal).
Visually inspect the following items.
Smooth Stroke
Oil Leakage
Crack or Dent
If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace
it.
Visually inspect the rubber bushing [A].
If it show any signs o ...
Water Pump Housing Disassembly
NOTICE
Do not damage the hole wall of the water pump
housing.
Insert a bar [A] into the pump housing [B], and hammer
evenly around the circumference of the mechanical seal
bottom [C].
Take the oil seal [A] out of the housing [B] with a hook [C].
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External Shift Mechanism Inspection
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage.
If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it.
If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft.
If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it.
If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way,
replace the shaft.
Check the s ...