Chrome and uncoated aluminum parts can be treated with a chrome/aluminum polish. Coated aluminum should be washed with a mild neutral detergent and finished with a spray polish. Aluminum wheels, both painted and unpainted can be cleaned with special non-acid based wheel spray cleaners.
Windshield and Other Plastic Parts
Leather, Vinyl, and RubberFront Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Pump the forks down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect
the smooth stroke.
If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the
fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in
the Suspension chapter).
Pump the rear seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and
inspec ...
Overview
S-KTRC is a highly sophisticated system based on MotoGP racing technology.
Unlike the KTRC
system used on the GTR1400 ABS (Concours 14 ABS in N. America), which is
designed to offer rider
reassurance when traversing slippery surfaces, S-KTRC, is designed to maximize
forward motion,
allowing ...
Air Suction Valve Inspection
Remove the air suction valve (see Air Suction Valve Removal).
Visually inspect the reeds [A] for cracks, folds, warps,
heat damage or other damage.
If there is any doubt as to the condition of the reeds, replace
the air suction valve as an assembly.
Check the reed contact areas [B] of ...