| 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
SwingarmSpark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the spark plugs.
If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C]
is cracked, replace the plug.
If the spark plug is ...
Interlock Operation Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].
1st Check
Start the engine to the following conditions
Condition:
Transmission Gear → 1st Position
Clutch Lever → Release
Sidestand → Down or Up
Turn the ignition switch to ON and push the starter butto ...
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (r/min,
rpm).
On the right side of the tachometer
face is a portion called the “red zone”.
Engine r/min (rpm) in the red zone is
above maximum recommended engine
speed and is also above the range for
good performance.
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