If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service limit, the shift fork must be replaced.
Shift Fork Ear Thickness
Standard: 5.7 
6.0 mm (0.224
0.236 in.)
Service Limit: 5.6 mm (0.220 in.)
If the gear groove is worn over the service limit, the gear must be replaced.
Gear Groove Width
Standard: 6.05 
6.15 mm (0.238
0.242 in.)
Service Limit: 6.25 mm (0.246 in.)
Shift Fork Bending Inspection
Shift Fork Guide Pin/Drum Groove Wear InspectionCharging Condition Inspection
Battery charging condition can be checked by measuring
battery terminal voltage with a digital voltmeter [A].
Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the battery terminals.
NOTICE
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
Measure the battery ...
Passenger’s Seat Installation
Insert the tab on the rear of the passenger’s
seat into the slot in the
frame.
Insert the projections at the front of
the passenger’s seat into the holes
on the frame.
Push down the front part of the passenger’s
seat until the lock clicks.
A. Passenger’s Seat
B. Proj ...
Caliper Fluid Seal Damage
The fluid seal (piston seal) [A] is placed around the piston
to maintain clearance between the pad and the disc. If
the seal is in a poor condition, it could lead the pad to wear
excessively or the brake to drag, which may cause the temperature
of the discs or the brake fluid to increase.
Re ...