Replace it if necessary.

Inner Tube Inspection
Spring Tension InspectionRear Shock Absorber Inspection
Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber
Removal).
Visually inspect the following items.
Smooth Stroke
Oil Leakage
Crack or Dent
If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace
it.
Visually inspect the rubber bushing [A].
If it show any signs o ...
Rear Fender Front Removal
Remove:
Flap and Rear Fender Rear (see Flap and Rear Fender
Rear Removal)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Battery (see Battery Removal in the Electrical System
chapter)
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator (see Exhaust Butterfly
Valve Actuator Remova ...
Master Cylinder Inspection (Visual Inspection)
Remove the master cylinders (see Front/Rear Master
Cylinder Removal).
Disassemble the front and rear master cylinders (see
Master Cylinder Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter).
Check that there are no scratches, rust or pitting on the
inner wall [A] of each ma ...