Steering general diagnosisGearshift linkage inspection
Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .
Gearshift shaft
Check the gearshift shaft for bend or wear.
Check the return spring for damage or fatigue.
If any defects are found, replace the defective part(-s).
Gearshift shaft oil seal
Inspect the gearshif ...
Battery current leakage inspection
Inspect the battery current leakage in the following
procedures:
turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire.
Measure the current betwee ...
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 ...