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 InspectionParts Location
1. Timing Rotor
2. Crankshaft Sensor
3. Horn
4. Oil Pressure Switch
5. Rear Brake Light Switch
6. Oxygen Sensor (Equipped Models)
7. Alternator
8. Stator Coil
9. Gear Position Switch
10. Sidestand Switch
11. Immobilizer Amplifier (Equipped Models)
12. Radiator Fan Motor
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Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound
damping adjuster [A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 3 3/4 turns out from
the fully clockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
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Oil Pan Installation
If the oil filter holder bolt [A] was removed, tighten it.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the oil filter holder bolt.
Torque - Oil Filter Holder Bolt: 35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 ft·lb)
Replace the O-rings [B] with new ones, and apply grease
to them.
Install the O-ri ...