1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Remove:
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handlebar.

Handlebars
Checking the handlebarsChecking the clutch boss
1. Check:
Clutch boss splines
Damage/pitting/wear Replace the
clutch
boss.
NOTE:
Pitting on the clutch boss splines will cause erratic
clutch operation.
Checking the pressure plate
1. Check:
Pressure plate
Cracks/damage Replace.
Checking the clutch push lever and short clutch push ...
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should measure
3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be correctly
adjusted before checkin ...
Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
Pivot shaft
Washer
Swingarm adjusting collar
Du ...