For applications that require Liquid Gasket or a Non-permanent Locking Agent, clean the surfaces so that no oil residue remains before applying liquid gasket or non-permanent locking agent. Do not apply them excessively.
Excessive application can clog oil passages and cause serious damage.
Press
For items such as bearings or oil seals that must be pressed into place, apply small amount of oil to the contact area. Be sure to maintain proper alignment and use smooth movements when installing.
Gasket, O-ring
Ball Bearing and Needle BearingCoolant 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 ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster is located
at the lower end of each front fork leg
and can be adjusted.
To increase spring preload and
stiffen the suspension, turn the
preload adjuster clockwise with a
hexagon wrench.
To decrease preload and soften the
suspension, turn the preload adjust ...
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE
Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand.
Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears
dry.
Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection).
Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain
is tightest.
Measure the ver ...