6-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
9
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Wheels
• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
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10
*
Tires
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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11
*
Wheel bearings
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
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12
*
Swingarm
• Check operation and for excessive play.
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13
Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.
Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
14
*
Steering bearings
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
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• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Every 24,000 km
15
*
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
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16
Sidestand
• Check operation.
• Lubricate.
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17
*
Sidestand switch
• Check operation.
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18
*
Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
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19
*
Shock absorber
assembly
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
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20
*
Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points
• Check operation.
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• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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NO.
ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING (
×
1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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