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111. INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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3. Remove the oil filler plugs and pour the specified amount
of ATF (permanent quality automatic transmission fluid)
into the holes.
Capacity: 165-180 cc (5.8-6.3 ozs.) when forks bave
been drained.
NOTE:
Specified amount of tluid will be required to fin one fork
whenever disassembled.
Specified amount: 185-191
cc (6.2-6.5
ozs.) when
forks bave been disassembled.
4. Replace the filler plugs and remove the stand under the
engine.
Fig. 3-48
(1) 0i1 filler plug
17. REAR SUSPENSION
l. Raise the rear wheel off the ground. Auxially move the rear
wheel in and out with force to see i[ the rear fork bushings
afe worn. If worn excessively beyond use, replace.
2. Check the suspension mountings far looseness.
18. WHEELS
Fig. 3-49
(1) Rear fork
(2) Rear shock absorber
1. Check the tire pressure.
Specified pressure:
Up to 200 lbs. load
Up to vehicle capacity load
Front: 2.0kgjsq. cm (28 psi.) 2.0kg/sq. cm (28 psi.)
Rear: 2.0kgjsq. cm (28 psi.) 2.4kg/sq. cm (34 psi.)
2. Check the tire for cracks, excessive wear or any other
defects.
3. Check the wheel for wobble.
4. Check the tube valve for air leaks.
Wheel balance
l. Raise the wheel off the ground.
Mark the side of the tire
and lightly spin the wheel several times.
2. If the mark comes to rest at the same point each time, it is
an indication
that wheel is out of balance.
Fig. 3-50
Wheel balancing
3. lnstaii a baiance weight to the nippie end of the spoke at
the top of the wheei directiy apposite the heaviest point
(the bottom of the wheei).
The baiance weights afe avaiiabie in four different weights
5, lO, 15 and 20gr.
4. Repeat the testing severai times. lf the wheei no ionger
stops at the simiiar piace each time, it is compieteiy baianced.
5. The wheei baiancing for the tront wheei shouid be made
with the brake disc instaiied.
l'ISo 3-51
(1) Balance weight

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