After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly.

Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious accident.
Visually inspect removed parts for corrosion, discoloration, or other damage. Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for service limits on individual parts. Replace the parts if any damage has been found or if the part is beyond its service limit.

Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Replacement PartsCompression Damping Force Adjuster and Rebound
Damping Force Adjuster Adjustment
The compression damping force adjuster
and the rebound damping force
adjuster are located on top of each front
fork leg.
Turn the adjuster clockwise with a
screwdriver to increase damping
force.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
to decrease damping force.
NOTICE
Do not force to t ...
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating.
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements
with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...
Parts 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
1 ...