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 InspectionRear Shock Absorber Installation
Replace the rear shock absorber nuts and tie-rod nuts
with new ones.
Tighten:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25
ft·lb)
Tie-Rod Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
When installing the rear shock absorber bracket [A], install
it so that the recess side [B] ...
Special Tools
Inside Circlip Pliers:
57001-143
Oil Seal & Bearing Remover:
57001-1058
Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129
Jack:
57001-1238
Bearing Remover Head, 15 ×
17:
57001-1267
Fork Oil Level Gauge:
57001-1290
Bearing Remover Shaft, 13:
57001-1377
Fork Oil Seal Driver, 43:
57001-15 ...
KIBS Equipped Models
1. Clutch Cable
2. Vacuum Hose (Equipped Models)
3. Left Switch Housing Lead
4. Main Harness
5. Front Brake Hose
6. Throttle Cables
7. Right Switch Housing Lead
8. Bracket (Hold the brake pipes.)
9. Run the meter lead to outside of the meter bracket.
10. Run the vacuum hoses to inside o ...