If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced.
Shift Fork Ear Thickness
Standard: 5.7
6.0 mm (0.224
0.236 in.)
Service Limit: 5.6 mm (0.220 in.)
If the gear groove is worn over the service limit, the gear must be replaced.

Gear Groove Width
Standard: 6.05
6.15 mm (0.238
0.242 in.)
Service Limit: 6.25 mm (0.246 in.)
Shift Fork Bending Inspection
Shift Fork Guide Pin/Drum Groove Wear InspectionRear Wheel Removal
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].
Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Rear Axle Nut [B]
Washer [C]
Rear Axle [D] (from Right Side)
Remove the rear wheel rotation sensor from the caliper
bracket (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the
Brakes chapter).
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Rear Fender Front Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following.
Run the harness, cables and leads correctly (see Cable,
Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
When installing the clamp [A] on the rear fender front [B],
install it so that the clamp positions at near the ...
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
res ...