Chapter 3 – Maintenance
Service manual AJP PR3/PR4 3 - 24
Use a screwdriver to gently remove the dust
seal from the outer tube and move it along
the tube.
Clean the dust seals, outer tube and tubes
carefully. Lubricate with silicone spray or
engine oil. Replacing the dust seals to its
original position by hand.
REAR SUSPENSION
Check the operation of the rear suspension
doing up and down on the back of the bike
several times (5-10), as shown in the
following figure.
Check that all components of the rear
suspension have been properly installed and
that they are not damaged.
Confirm the tightness of all the screws and
nuts to the specified torque.
Put the motorcycle on a stand or box to lift
the rear wheel off the ground.
Try rotating the wheel sideways to check if
the swing arm bearings are damaged, as it is
shown in the following figure.
Replace them if damaged.
Check if the connecting rods of the rear
suspension, needle and ball bearings are
damaged.
Replace it if necessary.