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).
If the shock absorber does not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the oil leak (see Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection).
Front Fork Oil Leak Inspection
Replace any defective parts, if necessary.
Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber with a new one.
Suspension
Rocker Arm Operation InspectionSpring Plate Free Play Adjustment
NOTE
The free play adjustment is performed by replacing the
steel plate(s).
Measure the clutch spring plate free play (see Clutch
Spring Plate Free Play Measurement), and then replace
the steel plate(s) which brings the free play within the
usable range.
Spring Plate Free Play
Usable ...
KIBS Warning Indicator Light (For models equipped
with KIBS)
The yellow warning indicator light in
the meter unit functions as the KIBS
warning indicator light. The yellow
warning indicator light and warning
symbol “KIBS” go on if there is a malfunction
in the KIBS system. When the
warning light is on, the KIBS system
stops functioning. However, th ...
Electronic Steering Damper Warning Indicator Light
The yellow light functions as the
electronic steering damper warning indicator.
The light and warning symbol
"ESD" go on if there is a malfunction in
the electronic steering damper system.
However, this could also be caused by
trouble with the charging system (e.g.
battery). I ...