PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-6
6
9 *
Rear suspension
link pivots
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
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10 *
Shock absorber
assembly
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
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11 * Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Repair if necessary.
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12 * Steering bearings
• Check bearing assembly for
looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease every 16,000 mi
(25,000 km) or 24 months.
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Repack.
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13
Brake and clutch
lever pivot shafts
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease
lightly.
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14
Brake pedal
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease
lightly.
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15 * Drive chain
• Check chain slack/alignment
condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain thoroughly
with a special O-ring chain lubricant.
Every 600 mi (1,000 km) or after washing the motorcycle
or riding in the rain.
16 * Wheel bearings
• Check bearings for smooth operation.
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17 * Sidestand pivot
• Check operation.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease
lightly.
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18 * Sidestand switch
• Check and clean or replace if
necessary.
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No.
ITEM
ROUTINE
INITIAL
ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi
(1,000 km)
or
1 month
4,000 mi
(7,000 km)
or
6 months
8,000 mi
(13,000 km)
or
12 months
12,000 mi
(19,000 km)
or
18 months
16,000 mi
(25,000 km)
or
24 months
20,000 mi
(31,000 km)
or
30 months
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