Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm): 57001-1741

Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm): 57001-1741


Special Tool - Rod Guide Case Wrench, 35 mm: 57001 -1758

NOTICE
A socket of piston rod guide case is shallow (4 mm) and therefore be sure to check that the wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1758) is securely seated on the piston rod guide case.
When loosening the piston rod guide case. If the wrench is not securely seated on it, the piston rod guide case may brake.

Pump the inner tube up and down at least ten times to expel the oil from the fork.


Pour the fork oil until the upper of the inner tube hole [A].

Fork Oil Recommended Oil: SHOWA SS-19: 44091-0009 Amount (Per Side): When changing oil: Approx. 420 mL (14.2 US oz.) After disassembly and completely dry (Total): 495 ±2.5 mL (16.7 ±0.085 US oz.)
NOTE
Lifting the outer tube, and insert the piston rod assy.
NOTICE
When inserting, be careful not to damage the piston ring [A].

Special Tool - Rod Guide Case Wrench, 35 mm: 57001 -1758
Torque - Piston Rod Guide Case: 90 N·m(9.2 kgf·m, 66 ft·lb)

NOTE

Formula: a × b ÷ (b + c) = d
[a] Specified torque
[b] Length from center of square hole to grip point
[c] Offset = 30 mm
[d] Tightening torque
For an example: 90 N·m × 450 ÷ (450 + 30) = 84 N·m
NOTICE
A socket of piston rod guide case is shallow (4 mm) and therefore be sure to check that the wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1758) is securely seated on the piston rod guide case.
When tightening the piston rod guide case. If the wrench is not securely seated on it, the piston rod guide case may brake.

Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm): 57001-1741


Hold the inner tube vertically in a vise.
Wait until the oil level settles.
With the fork fully compressed, insert a tape measure or rod into the piston rod guide case [A], and measure the distance [B] from the top [C] of the outer tube [D] to the oil.
Fork Oil Level (fully compressed) Standard: 85 ±2 mm (3.35 ±0.08 in.)

NOTE
Special Tool - Fork Oil Level Gauge: 57001-1290
Pull the handle slowly to pump out the excess oil until the oil no longer comes out.
If no oil is pumped out, there is insufficient oil in the inner tube. Pour in enough oil, then pump out the excess oil as shown above.
Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm): 57001-1741
NOTE
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring preload and damping force correctly.
Front Fork Installation (Each Fork Leg)
Front Fork DisassemblyBattery Ground
Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect
the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine
from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground
cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed
with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the
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Side Stand
The motorcycle is equipped with a
side stand.
A. Side Stand
NOTE
When using the side stand, turn the
handlebar to the left.
Do not sit on the motorcycle while
it is on its side stand or centre stand.
Always kick the stand fully up before
sitting on the motorcycle.
NOTE
The motorcycl ...
Thermostat Installation
Replace the O-rings [A] with new ones, and apply grease
to them.
Assemble:
O-rings
Thermostat Housing [B]
Thermostat [C]
Thermostat Cap [D]
Install the thermostat [A] in the housing so that the air
bleeder hole [B] is on top.
Tighten:
Torque - Thermostat Cap Bolts: 5.9 N ...