PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-19
SPOKE NIPPLES
Make sure that the nipples are tight. If necessary, tighten them
with a spoke nipple wrench.
% Spoke nipple: 4.5 N·m (0.45 kgf-m)
# 09940-60113: Spoke nipple wrench
EXHAUST PIPE BOLTS AND MUFFLER
MOUNTING BOLTS
Cylinder head nuts, when they are not tightened to the specified
torque, may result in leakage of the compressed mixture and
reduce output.
• Tighten the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler mounting bolts to
the specified torque.
% Exhaust pipe bolt
1: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m)
Muffler connecting bolt
2: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m)
Muffler mounting bolt
3
4: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m)
FRONT FORK
Inspect the front forks for oil leakage, scoring or scratches on
the outer surface of the inner tubes. If any damages are found,
replace the front fork with a new one.
REAR SUSPENSION
Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and damage. If
any damages are found, replace the rear shock absorber with a
new one.
Tighten initially at 1 000 km (5 months) and every
4 000 km (20 months) thereafter.
Inspect every 8 000 km (40 months).
Inspect every 8 000 km (40 months).