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 InspectionAmplifier Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the upper fairing (see Upper Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
Do not disconnect the connectors.
Connect a digital meter to the amplifier connector [A] with
needle adapter set.
Special To ...
Intake 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 ...
Lubrication
It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during
assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication
points are called out throughout this manual, apply
the specific oil or grease as specified.
Direction of Engine Rotation
When rotating the crankshaft by hand, the fre ...