The spring preload adjuster is located at the lower end of each front fork leg and can be adjusted.
A. Spring Preload Adjuster
B. Hexagon Wrench
Spring Preload Setting
*: This position is the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
**: In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to small tolerance of production.
Front Fork Inspection
Compression Damping Force Adjuster and Rebound
Damping Force Adjuster AdjustmentSpecial Tools and Sealant
Oil Pressure Gauge, 10 kgf/cm²:
57001-164
Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter, PT3/8:
57001-1233
Outside Circlip Pliers:
57001-144
Liquid Gasket, TB1211:
56019-120
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Charging Voltage Inspection
Check the battery condition (see Charging Condition Inspection).
Warm up the engine to obtain actual alternator operating
conditions.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Check that the ignition switch is turned off, and connect
the hand tester [A] to t ...
Piston Ring Groove Width Inspection
Measure the piston ring groove width.
Use a vernier caliper at several points around the piston.
Piston Ring Groove Width
Standard:
Top [A] 0.82 0.84 mm (0.0323
0.0331 in.)
Second [B] 0.82 0.84 mm
(0.0323 0.0331 in.)
Service Limit:
0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
Second 0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
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