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 InspectionAlternator Rotor Removal
Remove the alternator cover (see Alternator Cover Removal).
Clean off the oil from the outer circumference of the rotor.
Hold the alternator rotor steady with the rotor holder [A]
and suitable washer or plate [B].
Special Tools - Grip [C]: 57001-1591
Rotor Holder: 57001-1666
Flywheel P ...
External Shift Mechanism Removal
Remove:
Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal)
Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/
Installation in the Engine Lubrication System
chapter)
Circlip [A]
Washer [B]
Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144
Remove:
Shift Shaft Assembly [A]
Washer [B] ...
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound
damping adjuster [A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 3 3/4 turns out from
the fully clockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
res ...