Replace it if necessary.

Inner Tube Inspection
Spring Tension InspectionExhaust System Identification
Exhaust Pipe Mark Position [A]
Premuffler Chamber Mark Position [A]
Muffler Body Mark Position [A]
Premuffler Chamber [A] with Hole [B] for Oxygen Sensor [C]
Honeycomb Type Catalyst Position [A]
Specifications
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Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg)
Loosen the front fork top plug [A] beforehand if the fork
leg is to be disassembled.
Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm) [B]: 57001-1741
NOTE
Loosen the top plug after loosening the handlebar
clamp bolt [C] and upper front fork clamp bolt [D].
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Up ...
Exhaust Pipe Removal
Remove:
Radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal in the
Cooling System chapter)
Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt [A] (Loosen)
Remove the exhaust pipe holder nuts [A], and pull out the
exhaust pipe [B] forward from the premuffler chamber.
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