Leaking oil
- Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
- Cracked or damaged outer tube
- Improperly installed oil seal
- Damaged oil seal lip
- Incorrect oil level (high)
- Loose damper rod assembly bolt
- Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper washer
- Cracked or damaged front fork cap O-ring
Malfunction
- Bent or damaged inner tube
- Bent or damaged outer tube
- Damaged fork spring
- Worn or damaged outer tube bushing
- Bent or damaged damper rod
- Incorrect oil viscosity
- Incorrect oil level
Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the ...
Checking the cylinder head breather hose
1. Remove:
Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Cylinder head breather hose "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Loose connection → Connect properly.
CAUTION:Make sure the cylinder head
breather hose is
routed correctly.
...
Disassembling the rear brake caliper
1. Remove:
Brake caliper piston "1"
Brake caliper piston dust seal "2"
Brake caliper piston seal "3"
a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening "a" to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
WARNING
Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful no ...