Hose Installation
The clamp screws should be positioned correctly to prevent the clamps from contacting the other parts.
Tighten: Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)
Hose Inspection
Refer to the Radiator Hose and Pipe Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster is located
at the lower end of each front fork leg
and can be adjusted.
To increase spring preload and
stiffen the suspension, turn the
preload adjuster clockwise with a
hexagon wrench.
To decrease preload and soften the
suspension, turn the preload adjust ...
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
This is a three-position, key-operated
switch. The key can be removed from
the switch when it is in the OFF or
LOCK position.
A. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
B. ON position
C. OFF position
D. LOCK position
NOTE
The tail, city and license plate lights
are on whenever the ignition key i ...
Valve Installation
NOTICE
Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the
grinding compound. It will come off oxide film
treated surface of the valve.
Replace the oil seal with a new one.
Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the
valve stem before valve installation.
Install the springs so ...