900RK

Engine Removal

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Fri, 06/21/2013 - 01:06

ENGINE REMOVAL

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the engine in order to remove the cylinder head, cylinder, or pistons.

Preparation for removal

1.      All dirt, mud, dust and foreign material should be thoroughly removed from the exterior of the engine before removal and disassembly. This will help prevent any harmful foreign material from engine oil.

Electrical

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Fri, 06/21/2013 - 01:01

ELECTRICAL

Battery

1. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower level marks. Use only distillod water if refilling is necessary.

CAUTION: Normal tap water contains minerals which are harmful to a battery; therefore, refill only with distilled water.

Other Lubrication points

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Fri, 06/21/2013 - 00:56

Cable inspection and lubrication

WARNING: Damage to the outer housing of the various cables, may cause corrosion and often free movement will be obstructed. An unsafe condition may result so replace such cables as soon as possible.

Lubricate the inner cable and cable end. If they do not operate smoothly, replace them.

Recommended lubricant: SAE 10W30 motor oil

Steering Head Bearings

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 21:09

Steering head adjustment

1. Raise the front end of the motorcycle so that there is no weight on the front wheel.

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

2. Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently rock the fork assembly backward and forward, checking for looseness in the steering assembly bearings.

Suspension

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 21:04

Front fork oil change

WARNING.

1.      Fork oil leakage can cause loss of stability and safe handling. Have any problem corrected before operating the motorcycle.