Removal
Caution do not operate the brake lever with the caliper removed. |
Caution do not carry out the work with the motorcycle resting on the side-stand. Do not support the motorcycle with the exhaust pipes. Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. |
Note after removing the front wheel, fit the calipers temporarily to the original positions. |
Installation
![]() The directional
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Tightening torque front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 n·m ( 3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
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Special tool
(a): 09900–18740 (hexagon socket
(24
mm))
Tightening torque front axle bolt (b): 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbfft)
Tightening torque front axle pinch bolt (c): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Tightening torque front axle pinch bolt (d): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Steering / steering damper related parts
inspection
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities:
Steering stem
Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.
Bearing
Bearing wear or damage
abnormal bearing noise
race wear or damage
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Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the three screws of
the right fairing 1.
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Water pump related parts inspection
Refer to “water pump disassembly and assembly” .
Mechanical seal
Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with
particular attention given to the sealing face.
Replace the mechanical seal that shows indications of
leakage.
Oil seal
Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with p ...