2-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SUSPENSION
Inspect every 6 months thereafter.
Inspect the front and rear shock absorbers for oil leakage and
wear. Replace the defective part if necessary.
TIRE TREAD CONDITION
Operating the vehicle with excessively worn tires will decrease
riding stability and consequently invite a dangerous situation. It is
highly recommended to replace a tire when the remaining depth
of the tire tread reaches the following specification.
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Tire depth limit
Front and Rear: 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
#
09900-20805: Tire depth gauge
STEERING
Inspect initial 1 month and every 3 months thereafter.
Steering system should be adjusted properly for smooth manipu-
lation of the handlebars and safe running.
TOE-IN
• Place the vehicle on level ground.
• Make sure the tire pressure for both tire is the same and set to
the proper specification.
• Set the front wheels in the forward position.
• Place a load of 30 kg (16 lbs) on the seat.
• Measure the distance
A
and
B
of the front wheels with a Toe-
in gauge as shown and calculate the difference between
A
and
B
.
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Toe-in: 1.5 ± 3 mm (0.06 ± 0.12 in)
• If the toe-in is out of specification, bring it into the specified range.
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