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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-31
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection
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Visually inspect the shock absorbers [A] for oil leakage.
If they are oil leaked, one unit feels weaker than the other,
replace both shock absorber as a set.
Swingarm Pivot Lubrication
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Remove the swingarm (see Suspension chapter).
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Clean the old grease out of the bearings.
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Apply grease to the inner surface of the needle bearings
[A].
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Apply a thin coat of grease to the lips [B] of the grease
seals.
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Install the swingarm (see Suspension chapter).
Steering
Stem Bearing Lubrication
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Remove the steering stem. (see Steering chapter).
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Using a high-flash point solvent, wash the upper and
lower tapered roller bearings [A] in the cages, and wipe
the upper and lower outer races, which are press-fitted
into the frame head pipe, clean of grease and dirt.
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Visually check the outer races and the rollers.
If the rollers or races are worn, or if either race is dented,
replace both races and all the roller bearings as a set (see
Steering chapter).
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Pack the upper and lower tapered roller bearings in the
cages with grease, and apply a light coat of grease to the
upper and lower outer races.
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Install the steering stem, and adjust the steering (see
Steering chapter).
Steering Check
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Check steering as follows.
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Use the jack [A], the attachment jack [B] under the frame
pipe ribs [C], and a commercially available jack [D] under
the engine [E] to lift the front wheel [F] off the ground.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Attachment Jack: 57001-1398
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With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
tap each end of the handlebar. The front wheel should
swing fully right and left from the force of gravity until the
fork hits the stop.
If the wheel binds or catches before the stop, the steering
is too tight.