Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. |
Removal
Caution
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Note slightly loosen the front fork cap (5) to facilitate later disassembly. |
Special tool
: 09941–53670 (front fork cap
socket
wrench (45 mm))
Note hold the front fork by hand to prevent it sliding out of the steering stem. |
Installation
Tightening torque front fork cap (a): 35 n·m (3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft)
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Tightening torque front fork lower clamp bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgfm, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Tightening torque front fork upper clamp bolt (c): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgfm, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Tightening torque handlebar clamp bolt (d): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
![]() remounting the brake calipers, pump the brake lever until the pistons push the pads correctly. |
Note before tightening the front axle bolt and front axle pinch bolts, move the front fork up and down four or five times. |
Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low corne ...
Generator inspection
Generator coil resistance
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the generator coupler (1).
Measure the resistance between the three lead
wires.
If the resistance is out of specified value, replace the
...
Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide is provided
to help you find the cause of
some common complaints.
Caution
Failure to troubleshoot a problem
correctly can damage your
motorcycle. Improper repairs
or adjustments may damage
the motorcycle instead of fixing
it. Such damage may ...