The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Bend and twist the rubber hose while examining it.
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
If any brake hose routing is incorrect, run the brake hose according to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
Brake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection
Brake Fluid Level InspectionFuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates
(alcohols and ethers) especially
in areas of the U.S. and Canada
which are required to sell such reformulated
fuels as part of a strategy to
reduce exhaust emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygenates
approved for use in unleaded
gasoline by th ...
External Shift Mechanism Inspection
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage.
If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it.
If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft.
If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it.
If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way,
replace the shaft.
Check the s ...
Front Fork Installation (Each Fork Leg)
Install the fork so that the top plug end [A] as shown in the
figure.
11 mm (0.43 in.) [B]
Steering Stem Head [C]
Tighten:
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 23 N·m (2.3
kgf·m, 17 ft·lb)
NOTE
Tighten the two lower front fork clamp bolts alternately
two times to ensur ...