550RK (Seca/Euro)

Cable and Fittings

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 22:53

A. Cable maintenance

 

NOTE:
See Maintenance and Lubrication intervals charts. Cable maintenance is primarily concerned with preventing deterioration through rust and weathering and providing proper lubrication to allow the cable to move freely within its housing. Cable removal is straight forward and uncomplicated. Removal will not be discussed within this section.

Swing Arm

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 22:44

SWING ARM

A. Inspection

1, Free play inspection

Remove the rear wheel and both shock absorbers. Grasp the swing arm and try to move it from side to side as shown.

Swing arm free play: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)

Steering Head

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 22:42

STEERING HEAD

A.   Adjustment

Refer to "D. Reassembly" for steering head adjustment procedure.

B.   Removal

1. Remove the cowling assembly, meters, horn, front wheel, front forks, handlebar cover and handlebars.

Front Forks

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 22:36

 

A. Removal and disassembly

WARNING:
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger of it falling over.

1.    Remove the cowling assembly.

Rear Wheel

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 22:29

A. Removal

1.    Place the motorcycle on the center stand.

2.    Remove the tension bar and the brake rod from the brake shoe plate. The tension bar can be removed by removing the cotter pin and nut from the tension bar bolt. The brake rod can be removed by removing the adjuster.

Front Wheel

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 22:25

A. Removal

1.    Place the motorcycle on the center stand.

2.    Remove the cotter pin and wheel axle nut.

3. Loosen the pinch bolt securing the axle.

1. Pinch bolt