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 PartsValve Installation
NOTICE
Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the
grinding compound. It will come off oxide film
treated surface of the valve.
Replace the oil seal with a new one.
Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the
valve stem before valve installation.
Install the springs so ...
Power Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected
Power Mode. For more detailed information
about the power mode, see
power mode section in the How to Ride
the Motorcycle chapter.
A. Power Mode Indicator
NOTE
When all power mode indicators go
off, the battery voltage is insufficient.
Have the machine ...
Spring Tension Inspection
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its
free length [A] to determine its condition.
If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service
limit, it must be replaced. If the length of a replacement
spring and that of the remaining spring vary greatly, the
remaining s ...