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B. Handlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and
complete full-left and full-right capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing
not broken, worn, or binding.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
Driveshaft/Coupling
The following drive system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Spline lateral movement (slop).
B. Coupling cracked, damaged, or worn.
Suspension/Shock
Absorbers/Bushings
The following suspension system components should
be inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Shock absorber rods not bent, pitted, or damaged.
B. Rubber damper not cracked, broken, or missing.
C. Shock absorber body not damaged, punctured,
or leaking.
D. Shock absorber eyelets not broken, bent, or
cracked.
E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings not worn, dete-
riorated, cracked, or missing.
F. Shock absorber spring not broken or sagging.
Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Make sure riv-
ets holding components together are tight. Replace all
loose rivets. Care must be taken that all calibrated
nuts, bolts, and cap screws are tightened to specifica-
tions (see Section 1).
Ignition Timing
The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, veri-
fying ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other
components. To verify ignition timing, use the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Attach the Timing Light to either spark plug high
tension lead; then remove the timing inspection
plug from the left-side crankcase cover.
2. Using the Tachometer, start the engine and run at
1500 RPM; ignition timing should be 10° BTDC.
3. Install the timing inspection plug.
If ignition timing cannot be verified, the rotor may be
damaged, the key may be sheared, the CKP sensor
bracket may be bent or damaged, or the ECU may be
faulty.
Headlights/Taillight -
Brakelight
Rotate the ignition switch to the lights position; the
headlights and taillight should illuminate. Test the
brakelight by compressing the brake lever. The brake-
light should illuminate.
HEADLIGHTS
NOTE: The bulb portion of a headlight is fragile.
HANDLE WITH CARE. When replacing a headlight
bulb, do not touch the glass portion of the bulb. If
the glass is touched, it must be cleaned with a dry
cloth before installing. Skin oil residue on the bulb
will shorten the life of the bulb.
To replace a headlight bulb, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove the wiring harness connector from the
back of the headlight.
2. Grasp the bulb housing, turn it counterclockwise,
and remove the bulb.
3. Install the new bulb into the housing and rotate it
completely clockwise.
4. Install the wiring harness connector.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to remove a bulb when it is hot.
Severe burns may result.
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