Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
Tie-Rod RemovalSteering Stem Bearing Lubrication
Remove the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
in the Steering chapter).
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
lower ball bearings [A] in the cages.
Wipe the upper and lower outer races which are press
-fitted into the head pipe to clean off grease and dirt.
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License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
Remove:
Screws [A]
License Plate Light Cover [B]
Pull the bulb [A] out of the socket [B].
NOTICE
Do not turn the bulb. Pull the bulb out to prevent
damage to the bulb. Do not use bulb rated for
greater wattage than the specified value.
Replace the bulb with a new one.
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Alternator Inspection
There are three types of alternator failures: short, open
(wire burned out), or loss in rotor magnetism. A short or
open in one of the coil wires will result in either a low output,
or no output at all. A loss in rotor magnetism, which may be
caused by dropping or hitting the alternator, by leav ...