If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in the Suspension chapter).


If the shock absorber does not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the oil leak (see Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection).
Front Fork Oil Leak Inspection

Replace any defective parts, if necessary.
Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection

If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber with a new one.
Suspension
Rocker Arm Operation InspectionIntake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the intake air pressure sensor #2 especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor
can damage it.
Remove:
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Connector [A]
Remove the intake air ...
Battery
The battery installed in this motorcycle
is a sealed type, so it is not necessary
to check the battery electrolyte
level or add distilled water.
The sealing strip should not be pulled
off once the specified electrolyte has
been installed in the battery for initial
service.
However, in or ...
Special Tools and Sealants
Outside Circlip Pliers:
57001-144
Piston Pin Puller Assembly:
57001-910
Piston Ring Compressor Grip:
57001-1095
Piston Ring Compressor Belt, 67
79:
57001-1097
Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129
Liquid Gasket, TB1216B:
92104-1064
Liquid Gasket, TB1207B:
92104-2068
...