Basic Maintenance Procedures
Front Suspension Inspection
Rear Suspension Inspection
Upper Triple Clamp
Fork
Lower Triple Clamp
Steering Head
Shock Absorber Bolts
Maintaining Your Dirtbike 26
1. Check the fork operation. Pull in the front brake lever to
lock the front wheel. Next, pump up and down on the
forks several times. The suspension should feel clean
and smooth.
2. Check the lower end of the forks (near the wheel) for oil
leakage.
3. Inspect the upper and lower triple clamps for tightness.
Be sure all of the triple clamp bolts are tight. Examine
the metal for any cracks, wear, or other damage.
4. Be sure there is no freeplay in the steering head.
Swing Arm Bolt
Spring Adjuster
Coil Spring
1. Sit on the motorcycle and hold the handle bars firmly.
Push the motorcycle firmly from side to side. Feel for
any freeplay in the swingarm bushing and bearings.
2. Check all of the shock absorber bolts and swingarm
bolts for tightness.
3. Pump up and down on the rear suspension. The
suspension should feel clean and smooth.
4. Examine the coil spring for cracks or other damage.
5. Check the spring adjuster ring for tightness.
6. Check the shock absorber for any oil leaks.
Rear Suspension Adjustment
The rear suspension of your motorcycle comes from the factory set in the softest setting. If you
wish to make the rear suspension harder, follow the procedure below. You will need a spring
adjustment wrench.
1. Place the motorcycle on a maintenance stand.
2. Turn the spring adjuster ring counter-clockwise to make the rear suspension harder. Turn the
ring counterclockwise to make the suspension softer. Notches in the spring allow for 5
positions of adjustments.
3. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and pump the rear suspension to be sure it is working
smoothly.
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