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
SteeringSwingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing installed
in the swingarm.
The rollers and ball in a bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
visually inspec ...
Regulator/Rectifier Inspection
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Right Inner Fairing (see Inner Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Bolts [A]
Regulator/Rectifier [B]
Set the hand tester to the × 1 kΩ range and make the
measurements show ...
Valve Guide Installation
Apply engine oil to the valve guide outer surface before
installation.
Heat the area around the valve guide hole to about 120
150°C (248 302°F).
NOTICE
Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This will
warp the cylinder head. Soak the cylinder head and
heat the oil.
Usin ...