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Vehicle-down Sensor Removal
Vehicle-down Sensor Input Voltage InspectionRebound Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force adjuster
is located at the upper end of the rear
shock absorber.
A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
B. To increase damping force
C. To decrease damping force
Using a screwdriver turn the rebound
damping force adjuster clockwise
to increase rebound damping or ...
Spark Plug Replacement
Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal in the
Electrical System chapter).
Remove the spark plugs using the 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug
wrench [A] vertically.
Replace the spark plug with new ones.
Standard Spark Plug
Type: NGK CR9EIA-9
Insert the spark plug vertically into the sp ...
Wear Inspection
Remove the left front footpeg bracket
bolts.
A. Front Footpeg Bracket
B. Bolts
Remove the bolts and chain cover.
A. Bolts
B. Chain Cover
Stretch the chain taut either by using
the chain adjusters, or by hanging a
10 kg (22 lb) weight on the chain.
Measure the lengt ...