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Swingarm/Shock Linkage
Place the motorcycle on a work stand or box to raise the rear
wheel off the ground.
Move the rear wheel sideways with force to see if the swingarm
bearings are worn
.
Replace the bearing if excessively worn (page 12-27).
Check that the shock
linkage,
spherical
bearing and needle
bear-
ings are not damaged.
Disassemble, clean,
inspect the swingarm and shock linkage
pivot bearings and related seals each 3 races or about 7. 5 hours
of running (page 12-23 through 12-29).
Lubricate and
reassemble.
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners
Check that all chassis nuts and bolts are tightened to their
cor-
rect torque
values.
Check that all cotter pins and clips are in place and properly
secured
.
Wheels/Tires
Check the tire
f
or
cuts,
embedded objects,
or
excessive wear.
Tire
Pressure (Front and
Rear):
100
kPa
(1 .0 kg/cm
2
,
15
psi)
Inspect the wheel rims and spokes for
damage.
Torque any loose spokes and rim locks.
T
orque:
Spokes:
3 .8 N•m
(0
.38 kg-m
,
2 .8
ft-lb)
Rim
loc k:
13 N•m
(1
.3 kg-m
,
9
.5 ft-lb)
RICIERED
Maintenance
( 1) SPOKE NIPPLE
~
3-17
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