If there is any damage, replace the inner tube. Since damage to the inner tube damages the oil seal, replace the oil seal whenever the inner tube is replaced.
NOTICE
If the inner tube is badly bent or creased, replace it. Excessive bending, followed by subsequent straightening, can weaken the inner tube.
If you feel binding or catching, the inner and outer tubes must be replaced.
| WARNING A straightened inner or outer fork tube may fall in use, possibly causing an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Replace a badly bent or damaged inner or outer tube and inspect the other tube carefully before reusing it. |
Front Fork Assembly
Dust Seal InspectionClutch
Due to friction plate wear and clutch
cable stretch over a long period of use,
the clutch operation should be checked
each day before riding the motorcycle,
and must be adjusted in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Inspection
Check that the clutch lever operates
properly an ...
Stem, Stem Bearing Installation
Replace the bearing outer races with new ones.
Drive them into the head pipe at the same time.
Special Tools - Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft [A]:
57001-1075
Head Pipe Outer Race Driver,
55 [B]: 57001
-1446 or Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Apply grease to the outer races.
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Information for Coolant
To protect the cooling system (consisting
of the aluminum engine and
radiator) from rust and corrosion, the
use of corrosion and rust inhibitor
chemicals in the coolant is essential. If
coolant containing corrosion and rust
inhibitor chemicals are not used, over
a period of time, the cooling ...