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
SteeringSpark Plug Replacement
Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal in the
Electrical System chapter).
Remove the spark plugs using the 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug
wrench [A] vertically.
Replace the spark plug with new ones.
Standard Spark Plug
Type: NGK CR9EIA-9
Insert the spark plug vertically into the sp ...
Turn Signal Switch
When the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left ( ) or right
( ), the corresponding turn signals
blink on and off.
To stop blinking, push the switch in.
Horn Button
When the horn button is pushed, the
horn sounds
LAP/Passing Button
When the LAP/passing button is
pushed, the headlight hi ...
Race Mode Display
This mode gives priority to reading
the gear position rather than the
speedometer reading.
The gear position indicator can
be displayed at the position of the
speedometer on the normal mode.
Also the speedometer is displayed instead
of the clock on the normal mode.
This mode can be used ...