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
Poor braking performance
Unstable handlingInstalling the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-22.
3. Install:
Upper bracket
Steering stem nut
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten t ...
Adjusting the clutch lever free play
Adjusting the clutch lever free play
Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
Clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play should measure
10.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch lever
free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
Slide the ...
Checking the brake fluid level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
WA ...