LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE
AND
TVNE·UP
Exhaust System
Cheek
for
leakage
at
a
ll
fittings. Tighten
all
bolts
and
nut
s.
Replace any gaskets if necessary. Refer
to
Exhaust Syslem
in
Chapter Seven.
Wheel Bearings
There
is
no factory-recommended mileage
inter
va
l
for
cleaning and repacking the wheel
bearings. They sho
uld
be inspected and serviced.
if necessar
y.
eve
ry time the wheel is removed
or
whenever there is a likelihood
of
water
contaminatio
n.
The correct service procedures are
covered
in
Chapter Nine and Chapter Ten.
Front Suspension Check
I. Apply the front brake and pump the forks
up
and down
as
vigorously
as
possible. Check
for
smooth operation and check
for
any oil leaks.
2.
Make sure the lower
for
k bridge bolt
is
tight
(Figure
81
)
on
each side.
3.
Make sure the fork top cap bolt (Figure 82)
is
tight on each fork leg.
4.
Remov
e the tr
im
caps (Figure
83
) and make
sure the
bollS
(Figure 84) securing the handlebars
are tight and that the handlebars are secure.
5.
Make sure the front axle (Figure 85) and
ax
le
clamp bolt are tight (Figure 86).
CAUTION
If
wr)'
of
the previously memiolled bollS
alld
IIul
S lire loose. refer to Chapter
Nine for correct procedures (/lid torque
specijicaliolls.
Re
ar Suspension Ch
ec
k
I. Place a wood block(s) under each side
of
the
frame
to
support it securely with the rear wheel
off the ground.
2.
Pu
sh hard on the rear wheel (sideways)
to
check
for
side pl
ay
in
the rear swing arm bearings.
Remove the wood block(s).
3.
Check the tightness
of
th
e upper and lower
mo
unt
ing
nuts (Figure 87) on the shock absorber.