Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608

If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation).
If there is any damage to the wheel, replace the wheel.
If rim runout exceeds the service limit, check the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Inspection).
If the problem is not due to the bearings, replace the wheel.
Rim Runout (with tire installed) Standard: Axial TIR 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or less
Radial TIR 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) or less
Service Limit: Axial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Radial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
| WARNING Damaged wheel parts may fail and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Never attempt to repair a damaged wheel part. If the wheel part is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one. |
Rear Wheel Installation
Axle InspectionInquiries to Rider
DFI Diagnosis Flow Chart
Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to
confirm what kind of symptoms
the rider has encountered.
Try to find out exactly what problem occurred under exactly what
conditions by asking the rider;
knowing this information may h ...
Oil Seal, Grease Seal
Do not remove pressed oil or grease seals unless removal
is necessary. Replace with new ones whenever removed.
Press new oil seals with manufacture and size marks facing
out. Make sure the seal is aligned properly when installing.
Apply specified grease to the lip of seal before installing ...
Break-in
The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated
as the
break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you
may
very well end up with a “broken down” instead of a “broken in” motorcycle after
a
few thousand kilometers.
The fol ...