8.22. Steering Bearing Clearance Check
Move the telescopic fork arms forward and back. There must be no clearance in the steering bearings.
If there is a clearance in the bearings, proceed in following way.
8.23. Wheel Bearing Check
If there is a clearance in the front or rear wheel bearings, or if the wheel does not turn smoothly and easily, have
the bearings checked in the special service.
8.24. Side Stand Check
In case of need, lubricate the movable parts with oil of Class SAE 15W-40, and check the stand for
smooth travel.
If the side stand drags, contact the special service.
8.25. Exhaust Equipment Decarbonization
It is recommended to have the following work made in the special service.
Carbonized end of the exhaust causes decreased power of the engine. Therefore it must be decarbonized.
For the exhaust it is necessary to remove carbon from the damping element and exhaust end. Remove
the body end with the damping element, and withdraw them from the exhaust body.
Clean the surface of the damping element by a scraper. Clean the openings in the damping element and
exhaust end by a drill Ø 12 mm
8.26. Headlight Adjustment
Headlisht Basic Adjustment
It is recommended to have the following operations made in the special service.
If the setting is changed, it is possible to carry out readjustment in the following way:
Shift the adjusting mechanism in such a way that the boundary between the lower light and upper dark
zones will be at least 5 cm below the centre of the headlight in the distance of 5 m.
The motorcycle must have required pressure in its tyres, and must be loaded by one person.
Headlight Adjustment Depending on the Motorcycle Load
It is possible to correct the headlight position depending on the motorcycle loading by one or two
persons.
The adjustment is carrried out by the corrector lever in the following way (Figure 39):
The motorcycle loaded by 1 person - Set the corrector lever to the lower position.
The motorcycle loaded by 2 persons - Set the corrector lever to the upper position.
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