Special tools and equipment
PrecautionsAir bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence
of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and
also by la ...
Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper
shaft 1 clean at all times.
Wipe off any oil residue with a
cloth.
Do not confuse the grease-like
residue on the steering damper's
shaft with an oil leak. Collection of
this residue is normal and is from
oil seal lubricant used in the
damper.
Yo ...
Crankcase breather (pcv) hose inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose in the
following procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose (1) for
wear and damage.
If it is worn or damaged ...