Rear suspension
Rear suspension componentsRear suspension inspection
Inspect rear suspension
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and
check that there is no play in the swingarm.
Replace any defective parts, if necessary. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal
and installation” in section 2c , “cushion lever ...
Front fork parts inspection
Refer to “front fork disassembly and assembly” .
Inner and outer tubes
Inspect the inner tube and outer tube for scratches
Slide bushing / guide bushing
Inspect the slide bushing and guide bushing for wear or
damage. If they are worn or damaged, replace them with
new ones. If they are not ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Drive chain and sprocket symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Noisy drive chain
Worn sprocket
Replace
Worn drive chain
Replace
Stretched drive chain
Replace
Too large drive chain slack
Adju ...