NOTE
Whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, or especially after using a high-pressure water spray, perform the general lubrication.
Pivots: Lubricate with Grease.
Brake Lever
Brake Pedal
Clutch Lever
Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Pin
Sidestand
Points: Lubricate with Grease
Clutch Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends [A] Throttle Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends
Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor.
Clutch Cable
Throttle Cables
The cable may be lubricated by using a commercially available pressure cable lubricator with an aerosol cable lubricant.
If cable movement is not free after lubricating, if the cable is frayed [B], or if the cable housing is kinked [C], replace the cable.
Others
Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness InspectionFront Master Cylinder Removal
Remove the reservoir mounting bolt and nut [A].
Unscrew the banjo bolt [A] and disconnect the brake hose
from the master cylinder (see Brake Hose and Pipe Replacement
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Unscrew the clamp bolts [B], and take off themaster cylinder
as an assembl ...
Axle Inspection
Remove the front and rear axles (see Front/Rear Wheel
Removal).
Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages.
If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it.
Place the axle in V blocks that are 100 mm (3.94 in.) [A]
apart, and set a dial gauge [B] on the axle at a point
halfway ...
High Speed Compression Damping Adjustment
Turn the high speed compression
damping force adjuster clockwise to
increase damping force or counterclockwise
to decrease it.
NOTICE
Do not turn the compression
damping force adjuster beyond
the fully seated position or the
adjusting mechanism may be
damaged.
A. Compression Da ...