Chassis

INSPECTION

Brake Shoe

1. Measure brake shoes friction material thickness (1) with calipers. Replace if below limit.

Brake Shoe Thickness 4 mm (0.16 in)
Replacement Limit: 2 mm (0.08 in)

FRONT WHEEL

FINAL GEAR OIL

Oil Level Measurement

1. Place the motorcycle on a level area and place on its centerstand. 

2 Remove:
•  Oil filler cap 

3. Observe:
•  Oil level (2)

Low level— Add oil. (1) Oil

Final gear disassembly

1.      Remove the nuts and bolts holding the bearing housing.

2.      Remove the ring gear assembly and thrust washer from the final gear case.

3. Remove the self-locking nut from drive pinion by using the holding tool (special tool) and remove the coupling.

Final gear removal

1.      Remove the rear axle and left shock absorber. Remove the rear wheel (see "REAR WHEEL" section in this chapter).

2.      Remove the 4 nuts holding the final drive unit to the swing arm.

3.      Remove the final gear assembly.

Removal

1.      Remove the rear wheel.

2.      Remove the final gear case assembly.

3.      Remove the drive shaft.

To ensure maximum performance, long service, and safe operation, note the following: Tire air pressure

Always check and adjust the tire pressures before operating the motorcycle.

The following special tools are not available but can be constructed for the final gear disassembly and assembly:

PRESS TOOL NO. 1

PRESS TOOL NO. 2

GEAR CASE HOLDING TOOL

System inspection

1.      Apply the front brake for a few minutes and check to see if any brake fluid leaks out of the pipe joints, the master cylinder, or the actuating piston housing.

2.      Check the fork for fork oil leakage.

3.      Turn the anti-dive adjusting bolt to the maximum position.