
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.
You may also notice a sound as the damper shaft is stroked in and out. This "escaping air" type sound is normal and is made as the internal valving damps the shaft movement.
Tools
Lubrication pointsConrod crank pin bearing removal and
installation
   Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Removal
Remove the conrod crank pin bearings (1).
	
		Note
			 do not remove the bearings (1) unless
			absolutely necessary.
			 Make a note of where the bearings are
			removed ...
   
Cmp sensor removal and installation
   Removal
	Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and 
	installation” in section 1d .
	 Remove the pair control solenoid valve. Refer to “pair control solenoid 
	valve removal and installation” in section 1b .
	 Disconnect the coupler (1) and remove the cmp
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Tire pressure and loading
   Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and be sure the
pressure is correct for the vehicle
load according to the table below.
Tire pre ...