After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly.
Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious accident.
Visually inspect removed parts for corrosion, discoloration, or other damage. Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for service limits on individual parts. Replace the parts if any damage has been found or if the part is beyond its service limit.
Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Replacement PartsSteering Stem Warp Inspection
Whenever the steering stem is removed, or if the steering
can not be adjusted for smooth action, check the steering
stem for straightness.
If the steering stem [A] is bent, replace the steering stem.
Stem Cap Deterioration, Damage Inspection
Replace the stem cap if its oil seal [A] s ...
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the exhaust butterfly valve actuator especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the actuator
can damage it.
Remove:
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter)
Clamp [A]
Screws [B] and Washers
Slide the covers [A] and loosen the lock nuts [B] ...
Brake Fluid Level Inspection
Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir
[A] is above the lower level line [B].
NOTE
Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar
when checking brake fluid level.
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the
reservoir to the upper lev ...