Replace it if necessary.

Inner Tube Inspection
Spring Tension InspectionRelease Shaft Installation
Apply grease to the oil seal lips on the upper ridge of the
clutch cover.
Apply engine oil to the needle bearings in the hole of the
clutch cover.
Applymolybdenum disulfide grease to the pusher-holding
portion [A] on the release shaft.
Install the washer [B] and spring [C].
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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 ...
Front Fender Removal
Remove:
Bolts [A] with Washers (Both Sides)
Reflectors (Both Sides, US, CA, CAL and AU Models)
Front Fender [B]
Take the brake hose off the clamp [C] (both sides).
Front Fender Installation
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the front fender
mounting bolts.
Tighten:
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