Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster
[A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. B ...
Wheel Bearing Damage Inspection
Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack (see
Front Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
Turn the handlebar all the way to the right or left.
Inspect the roughness of the front wheel bearing by moving
[A] ...
Crankcase Assembly
NOTICE
The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined
at the factory in the assembled state, so the
crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.
With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the mating surfaces
of the crankcase halves and wipe dry
WARNINGGasoline and low flash-poin ...