NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal may damage them.
The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little, and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring, visually inspect the bearing for abrasion, discoloration, or other damage.
If the needle bearing, and sleeve [B] show any sings of abnormal wear, discoloration, or damage, replace them as a set.
If bearing play, roughness, or binding is found, replace the bearing.
If the seal is torn or is leaking, replace the bearing.
Swingarm Bearing Lubrication
NOTE
Since the bearing are packed with grease and sealed, lubrication is not required.
Swingarm Bearing InstallationThermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal).
Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature.
If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new
one.
To check valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat
[A] in a container of water and raise the temperature
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Brake Disc Warp Inspection
Raise the wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one
side.
Set up a dial gauge against the disc [A] as shown in
the figure and measure disc runout, while turning [B] the
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Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal
Remove:
Tie-Rod (see Tie-Rod Removal)
Rocker Arms (see Rocker Arm Removal)
Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal)
Sleeves [A]
Oil Seals [B]
Remove the needle bearings [C], using the bearing remover
head and bearing remover shaft.
Special Tools - Bearing Remover Head,
15 ×
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