EAS30648
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS30650
CHECKING THE SIDESTAND
1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
EAS30651
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact point of the side-
stand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS30856
CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND
1. Check:
• Centerstand operation
Check that the centerstand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
EAS30857
LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact points of the center-
stand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS30652
CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH
Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-127.
EAS30653
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-78.
EAS30808
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY" on page 4-92.
3. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly operation
Push down seat on the vehicle several times
and check if the rear shock absorber assem-
bly rebounds smoothly.
Rough movement → Replace.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLIES AND SWINGARM" on page
4-91.
EAS30655
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
EWA17520
WARNING
• Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
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