General Maintenance
6.14
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, loose, or missing spokes.
• 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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