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 ...
Coolant Deterioration Inspection
Remove the right lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Visually inspect the coolant in the reserve tank [A].
If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts
in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is
brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. I ...
Clutch Cover Assembly
Replace the needle bearings and oil seal with new ones.
NOTE
Install the needle bearings so that the manufacture’s
mark face out.
Install the needle bearings [A] and oil seal [B] position as
shown in the figure.
Press the upper and lower bearings so that the bearing
surface [ ...