If the rocker arm [A] does not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the fasteners and bearings (see Tie-Rod/Rocker Arm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).

In this photo, the foot guard has been removed for clarity.
Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Tie-Rod Operation InspectionCam Wear Inspection
Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal).
Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer.
If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace
the camshaft.
Cam Height
Standard:
Exhaust 35.043 35.157 mm
(1.3796 1.3841 in.)
Intake 38.243 38.357 mm
(1.5056 1.5101 in. ...
Unit Setting
The unit setting in the meter instrument
can be changed according to local
regulations. Make sure the unit setting
is correctly displayed before riding.
A. Speedometer
B. Meter Display Units
NOTE
Do not operate the motorcycle with
wrong unit (mph or km/h) of the
speedometer.
To change ...
Compression Damping Force Adjustment
The compression damping force adjusters
for high and low speeds are located
on the gas reservoir at the left
side of the rear shock absorber.
A. High Speed Adjuster
B. Low Speed Adjuster
NOTE
Turning the high speed adjuster has
the low speed adjuster turning. Although
the low speed adju ...