| WARNING Pressurized nitrogen may explode when heated. The rear shock contains nitrogen gas. To avoid an explosion, do not incinerate the shock body without first releasing the nitrogen and removing the shraeder valve. |
| WARNING Pressurized gas can cause injury. Do not point the drill toward your face or body. |
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
SwingarmCamshaft Chain Tensioner Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the new O-ring.
Release the stopper [B] and push the push rod [C] into the
interior of the tensioner body [D] so that the position of the
push rod is 3 or 4 notches [E] as shown in the figure.
Install the tensioner body so that the ...
Front Wheel Removal
Remove:
Front Caliper Mounting Bolts [A] (Both Sides)
Front Caliper [B] (Both Sides)
Loosen:
Front Axle Clamp Bolts [A] (Right Side)
Front Axle [B]
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
Raise the front wheel off the ground.
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Oil Level Inspection
Check that the engine oil level is between the upper [A]
and lower [B] levels in the gauge.
NOTE
Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the
ground.
If the motorcycle has just been used, wait several minutes
for all the oil to drain down.
If the oil has just been changed, ...