If they appear damaged or deteriorated, replace them.

Balancer Adjustment
Torque LimiterFront Wheel Installation
NOTE
The direction of the wheel rotation [A] is shown by an
arrow [B] on the wheel spoke.
Check the wheel rotation mark on the front wheel and
install it.
Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.
Fit the collars [A] on the both sides of the hub.
The collars are i ...
Crankshaft Main Bearing
Insert/Journal Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Cut strips of plastigage to journal width.
Place a strip on each journal parallel to the crankshaft
installed in the correct position.
Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see
Crankcase Assembly).
NOTE
Do not turn ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster is located
at the lower end of each front fork leg
and can be adjusted.
To increase spring preload and
stiffen the suspension, turn the
preload adjuster clockwise with a
hexagon wrench.
To decrease preload and soften the
suspension, turn the preload adjust ...