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 InspectionFront Fork
The front fork operation and oil leakage
should be checked in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
For various riding or load conditions
the front fork can be adjusted for:
Spring preload
Rebound damping force
Compression damping force
WARNINGImproper fork leg adju ...
Spark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the spark plugs.
If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C]
is cracked, replace the plug.
If the spark plug is ...
Coolant Deterioration Inspection
Remove the right lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Visually inspect the coolant in the reserve tank [A].
If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts
in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is
brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. I ...