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 Temperature Sensor Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the intake air temperature sensor especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor
can damage it.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A] from the intake air temperature
sensor.
Remove the da ...
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 ...
Brake Disc Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of each disc [A] at the point where
it has worn the most.
If the disc has worn past the service limit, replace it.
Measuring Area [B]
Brake Disc Thickness Standard:
Front 5.3 5.7 mm (0.21
0.22 in.)
Rear 4.8 5.2 mm (0.19
0.20 in.)
Service Limit:
Front 5. ...