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 handlingTroubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Engine overheating
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be ...
Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings "1" and oil seals "2" so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if
appropriate.
CAUTION:Do not spin th ...
Checking the spark plug cap
1. Check:
Spark plug cap resistance
Out of specification Replace.
a. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug lead.
b. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1k)
to the
spark plug cap as shown.
c. Measure the spark plug cap resistance. ...