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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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*Wheels•Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
•Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
10*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12*Swingarm•Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√
13 Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
•Clean and lubricate.Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
14*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 24,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
16 Sidestand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
17*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
18*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
19*Shock absorber
assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
20*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points•Check operation.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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