Leaking oil
- Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
- Cracked or damaged outer tube
- Improperly installed oil seal
- Damaged oil seal lip
- Incorrect oil level (high)
- Loose damper rod assembly bolt
- Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper washer
- Cracked or damaged front fork cap O-ring
Malfunction
- Bent or damaged inner tube
- Bent or damaged outer tube
- Damaged fork spring
- Worn or damaged outer tube bushing
- Bent or damaged damper rod
- Incorrect oil viscosity
- Incorrect oil level
Checking the starter clutch
1. Check:
Starter clutch rollers "1"
Starter clutch spring caps "2"
Starter clutch springs "3"
Damage/wear Replace the starter
clutch
assembly.
2. Check:
Starter clutch idle gear
Starter clutch gear
Burrs/chips/roughness/wear Replace the
defective part(s).
3. Check:
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Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after operation.
To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehic ...
Checking the throttle body joint and air filter case joint
1. Remove:
Right lower side cowling
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Throttle body joint "1"
Air filter case joint "2"
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Install:
Right lower side cowling
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHAS ...