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ATTENTION:
Do not use a highpressure jet-cleaning
equipment on surfaces around
bearings and other fragile components.
11 B/C
Fig.
11M
Fig.
11L
Fig.
11N
SWINGARM:
The bearings and the bushings of the swingarm
have to be frequently checked and serviced. It
should be dissasembled after every 50 hours
in order to be checked, cleaned and lubricated.
Removal and lubrication:
Put the motorcycle on a center stand.
Remove the seat (see "ENGINE - AIR FILTER”).
Remove the rear wheel (see "WHEELS &
BRAKES - WHEELS").
Remove the upper bolt of the shock absorber
(wrench No.17 and allen key No. 8) and lean
the shock absorber backwards.
Remove the lower bolt of the shock absorber
(wrench No. 17 and allen key No. 8) and remove
the shock absorber.
Remove the swingarm shaft nut and shaft (Fig.
11M-1, wrench No. 21) and release the
swingarm from the frame.
Check the bearings (4 pcs) and the bushings
(2 pcs) in the swingarm for any damages or
wear. Replace if necessary.
Clean every part thoroughly and apply a grease
of a well-known brand onto the bearings,
bushings and other surfaces that need to be
lubricated.
Refit everything in reverse order.
Tighten all screws, bolts and nuts.
STEERING HEAD:
The clearance has to be checked frequently.
Put the motorcycle on a centerstand with the
front wheel fully off the ground.
Turn the handlebar in both directions. It should
not be either too easy nor too hard to move.
Also move it front and backwards in order to
check the clearance (no "clicking" sound).
To adjust, undo the four hexagon screws of the
upper tripleclamp (Fig. 11L-1, wrench No.10),
undo the lock nut on top of the upper tripleclamp
(Fig. 11L-2, wrench No. 32) and lift off the
complete tripleclamp including handlebar etc.
Remove the dust protection (Fig. 11L-4) turn
the adjustment nut underneath (Fig. 11L-5) until
appropriate clearance is obtained. The easiest
way to feel this is by turning the adjustment nut
until you feel a slight resistance while moving
the steering from left to right and then turning
the adjustment nut ¼ of a turn back (counter-
clockwise).
Assembly in reverse order.