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MAINTENANCE
Suspension
Clutch System
Loose, worn or damaged suspension components may affect the stability and handling of the
motorcycle.
Suspension Inspection Front
1.
Check the fork operation by pulling in the front brake lever and holding it to lock the front wheel.
2.
Pump down on the handle bars several times. The suspension should feel smooth.
3.
Check the lower end of the forks (near the wheel) for oil leaks.
4.
Inspect the upper and lower fork clamp bolts for tightness.
Suspension Inspection Rear
1.
Move the motorcycle by bouncing it up and down to check for smooth suspension action.
2.
Check the shock absorber for a bent damping rod or any oil leaks.
3.
Check the shock nuts for tightness.
4.
Check the swing-arm bolts for tightness.
5.
Push the rear wheel from side to side feeling for any loose or worn swing-arm bearings.
A small amount of free play is necessary in the clutch cable to allow the clutch to fully engage. A
clutch cable with no free play may allow the clutch to slip during riding and cause wear and
overheating of the clutch plates.
Clutch Cable Adjustment.
1.
Normal free play at the lever end is
3-5mm
with cold engine.
2.
Small adjustments may be made at
the clutch perch adjuster nut and
barrel.
3.
Large adjustments may be made at
the cable bracket on the engine.
Clutch free play
3-5mm
Large clutch cable
adjustments
