
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 pointsGearshift lever construction
Gearshift lever bracket
Gearshift lever shaft
Washer
Snap ring
Gearshift lever
Footrest top surface
65 – 75 Mm (2.6 – 3.0 In)
28 N·m (2.8 Kgf-m,
20.0 Lbf-ft)
40 N·m
(4.0 Kgf-m, 29.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease.
Grease.
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Air cleaner
The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and g1as mileage. If you use
your motorcycle under normal
low-stress conditions, you should
service the air cleaner at the intervals
specified. If you ride in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions, you will
need to inspect the ...
Fuel and oil recommendation
Fuel (for USA and Canada)
Use only unleaded gasoline of at least 90 pump octane
(r/2 + m/2).
Gasoline containing mtbe (meltyl tertiary butyl ether),
less than 10% ethanol, or less than 5% methanol with
appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitor is
permissible.
Fuel (for other countries) ...