FRONT FORK INSPECTION/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/ REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT

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●Tighten the wheel axle nut while pushing down the drive chain.

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Axle nut:60 Nm (6.0 m • kg, 43 ft • lb)

EC36C000

FRONT FORK INSPECTION

1.Inspect:

●Front fork smooth action

Operate the front brake and stroke the

front fork.

Unsmooth action/oil leakage → Repair or replace.

EC36K000

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

1.Inspect:

●Swingarm smooth action

Abnormal noise/unsmooth action → Grease the pivoting points or repair the

pivoting points.

Damage/oil leakage → Replace.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT

1.Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suitable stand under the engine.

2.Remove:

●Rear shock absorber

Refer to “SWINGARM” section in the CHAPTER 5.

3.Remove:

●Spring guide 1

NOTE:

While compressing the spring, remove the spring guide.

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