PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
For tires with a direction of rotation mark “1”:
Install the tire with the mark pointing in the direc-
tion of wheel rotation.
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CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-25 and “CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL” on page 4-34.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM PIVOT
1. Measure:
• Swingarm side play
• Swingarm vertical movement
Refer to “REMOVING THE SWINGARM” on
page 4-104.
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LUBRICATING THE SWINGARM PIVOT
1. Lubricate:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Refer to “INSTALLING THE SWINGARM” on
page 4-104.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
• Upper bracket
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-94.
4. Adjust:
• Steering head
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a. Remove the lock washer “1”, upper ring nut
“2”, and rubber washer “3”.
b. Tighten the lower ring nut “4” with the steering
nut wrench “5”.
Rear tire
Size
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model
METZELER/Roadtec Z8 C
BRIDGESTONE/BT023R F
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kg, 37 ft·lb)
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