

Installing the thermostat
Disassembling the water pumpChecking the coolant temperature sensor
1. Remove:
Coolant temperature sensor
WARNING
Handle the coolant temperature sensor
with special care.
Never subject the coolant temperature sensor
to strong shocks. If the coolant temperature
sensor is dropped, replace it.
2. Check:
Coolant temper ...
Checking the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
Inner tube
Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches
Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
Spring free length "a"
Out of sp ...
Adjusting the drive chain slack
NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION:A drive chain that is too tight will
overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm
or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive ...