General Maintenance
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Suspension
Front
• For maintenance, see Maintenance Schedule on page 6.2.
• To adjust the fork, see Suspension Adjustment on page 4.9.
Rear
WARNING! The shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized gas.
• Do not attempt to tamper with or open the cylinder or shock.
• Do not subject the shock to high temperature or open flame.
WARNING! Doing either of the above actions can cause the
cylinder or shock to explode causing personal injury or death.
For maintenance, see Maintenance Schedule on page 6.2.
To adjust the fork, see Suspension Adjustment on page 4.9.
Wheels And Tires
Inspect both wheels for the following:
• Bent or cracked rims.
• Impact marks on the rims.
Inspect both tires for the following:
• Cuts, cracks, splits, or missing tread lugs in the tread or
sidewall area.
• Bumps or bulges within the tire body.
• Uneven tire tread wear. Wear on one side of the tire tread or
flat spots in the tire tread indicate a problem with the tire or
motorcycle.
• Exposed tire thread or cords.
If either of the wheels or tires are found to have any of the above
conditions, replace the wheel and tire immediately.
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