2. FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST SYSTEM
>
SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
SEAT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
REAR FAIRING
REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
2-1
SIDE COVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2-3
2-1
EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/
22
INSTALLATION
FUEL TANK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2-4
2-3
»
2-2
SERVICE INFORMATION
•
When
removing
a cover,
be
careful
not to
damage any tab or groove.
»
AWARNING
•
Do
not
service the exhaust
system
while it is hot.
NOTE
•
Replace the exhaust pipe gaskets if the exhaust
system
is removed.
• Tighten
the exhaust
pipe joint
nuts
first,
then the mounting
bolts.
•
Although it is possible
to
weld
some cracked frames and straighten some frames that
are slightly
bent it is best
to
replace
the frame with
a new one when it is damaged.
•
Generally speaking, plastic body panels
cannot
be
repaired
and therefore
must
he replaced.
•
It
is
possible that
a front end collosion will bend the steering head of the frame, but
not
the fork, wheel or even
the axle.
>
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Failure of the front suspension, steering or
rear
suspension may damage
the frame enough
to
require replacement.
•
Refer
to
the section 18 of the Common
Service Manual for front suspension
and steering inspections.
•
Refer
to
the section
19
of
the Common Service Manual for
rear suspension inspection.
Abnormal engine vibration
•
Cracked
or damaged engine
mounts
•
Cracked, damaged or bent
welded
portions
•
Bent or damaged frame
•
Engine
problems
Abnormal noise when lidiiiy
(banging
'or
cracking)
•
Damaged or bent engine
mounts
•
Damaged welded points
•
Damaged or bent frame
>
Steers
to
one side
when under acceleration
or
deceleration
Bent
frame
Bent fork
Bent swingarm
I
>
o_-i