If the tie-rod [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the fasteners and tie-rod bearings (see Tie-Rod/Rocker Arm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).

In this photo, the foot guard has been removed for clarity.
Rocker Arm Operation Inspection
SteeringLeather, Vinyl, and Rubber
If your motorcycle has leather accessories,
special care must be taken.
Use a leather cleaner/treatment to
clean and care for leather accessories.
Washing leather parts with detergent
and water will damage them, shortening
their life.
Vinyl parts should be washed with the
rest of themo ...
Throttle Body Assy Installation
Apply a thin coat of grease to the throttle cable lower ends.
Fit the accelerator cable end [A] and the decelerator cable
end [B] into the throttle pulley.
Install the clamp [C] securely.
Install the throttle body assy holder clamp bolt heads [A]
outside as shown in the figure.
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Meter Unit Removal/Installation
Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing
Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter)
Remove the bolt [A] (other than US, CA and CALmodels).
Slide back the dust cover and disconnect the meter unit
connector [B].
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Nut [B] (other than US, CA and CAL mode ...