NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
Check that all chassis nuts and bolts are tightened to their correct torque values (page 1-14).
Check that all safety clips, hose clamps and cable stays are in place and properly secured.
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Raise the front wheel off the ground by placing a workstand or equivalent under the engine.
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Hold the fork leg and move the front wheel sideways with force to see if the wheel bearings are worn.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing a workstand or equivalent under the engine.
Hold the swingarm and move the rear wheel sideways with force to see if the wheel bearings are worn.
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other damage.
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Check the front (page 14-9) and rear (page 15-9) wheels for trueness.
Tire pressure Check the cold tire pressure.
should be checked
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TIRE PRESSURE:
FRONT: 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 14 psi) REAR: 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 14 psi)
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RIM LOCK |
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SPOKE WRENCH |
Inspect the wheel rims and spokes for damage. Tighten any loose spokes and rim locks to the specified torque.
TOOLS:
FRONT:
Spoke wrench, 6.1 mm
07JMA-MR60100 or 07701-0020300 (6.1 mm)
REAR:
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070MA-KZ30100 |
Spoke wrench, 6.6 mm
TORQUE:
Front spoke:
3.68 N m (0.4 kgf m, 2.7 Ibf ft) Rear spoke:
3.7 N-m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.7 Ibf-ft) Front/rear rim Lock:
12 N-m (1.2 kgf m, 9 Ibf-ft)
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Raise the front wheel off the ground by placing a workstand or equivalent under the engine.
Be sure the control Check that the handlebar moves freely from side-to-
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cables do not side. interfere with handlebar rotation.
Check the steering stem bearings by grabbing the fork legs and attempting to move the front fork forward to backward.
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If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has vertical movement, inspect the steering head bearings (page 14-48).
If excessive play has detected, check the steering stem for cracks.
