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3-18
INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
Fastening torques:
Drain plug (engine):
30 Nm (3.0 mkg)
Oil tank hose (flange):
10 Nm (1.0 mkg)
Oil filter cover air bleeder screw:
5 Nm (0.5 mkg)
9. Fill:
•Oil tank
Recommended oil:
SAE20W40SE or SAE10W30SE
Refer to the chart for selection of
the oils suited to the atmospheric
temperature.
API Standard:
API SE, SF, SG or higher grade
Oil capacity:
Periodic change = 2.4 litres
•Do not put in any chemical additives or
use oils with a grade of CD (a) or higher.
•Be sure not to use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” (b) or higher. Engine oil
also lubricates the clutch and additives
could cause clutch slippage.
•Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
CAUTION:
10. Install:
•Oil tank tap
11. Check:
•Oil level
See section “ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK”.
•Oil pressure
See section “ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
CHECK”.
•Oil leakage
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INSP
ADJ
3-19
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
Engine oil replacement (with oil filter replace-
ment)
1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan under the
engine and remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug (1) and drain the
engine oil.
4. Remove two bolts (2) and O-ring of the oil
hose flange, and drain the oil from oil tank.
5. Remove the air bleed screw (3) attached to
the oil filter cover (4).
6. Wait until the oil has completely drained.
NOTE:
The oil filter cover is secured by three screws (5).
The lower one should be removed so that the fil-
ter cavity will drain.
7. Remove the other filter cover screws and
remove the oil filter cover.
8. Remove the oil filter (6) and O-ring (7).
9. Inspect:
•All gaskets
•O-rings
Damaged ➔Replace.
10. Reassemble:
•(New) filter cartridge
•Filter cover screw
•Oil filter cover bleeder screw
•Engine drain plug
•Oil tank hose
Fastening torques:
Drain plug (engine):
30 Nm (3.0 mkg)
Oil tank hose (flange):
10 Nm (1.0 mkg)
Filter cover screw:
10 Nm (1.0 mkg)
Oil filter cover bleeder screw:
5 Nm (0.5 mkg)
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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT/
DRIVE CHAIN LUBRICATION
3-36
INSP
ADJ
Rear wheel axle nut:
115 Nm (11.5 mkg)
•Turn each adjusting bolt exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment.
There are marks on each side of the
swingarm. Use these marks to align the rear
wheel.
DRIVE CHAIN LUBRICATION
The chain consists of many parts which work with
each other. If the chain is not maintained properly,
it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the chain must
be serviced regularly. This service is especially
necessary when riding in dusty areas. This motor-
cycle has a drive chain with small rubber O-Rings
between the chain plates. Steam cleaning, high-
pressure washing and certain solvents can dam-
age these O-Rings. Use only kerosene to clean
the drive chain. Wipe it dry, and thoroughly lubri-
cate it with SAE 80 ~ 90W motor oil or special lu-
bricant for O-Ring chains. Do not use any other lu-
bricants on the drive chain. They may contain sol-
vents that could damage the O-Rings.
Recommended lubricant:
SAE 80W/90 engine oil or
special lubricant for
O-Ring chains.
(1) O-Rings
•Loosen the axle nut (1).
•Loosen the locknuts (2) on each side. To tight-
en the chain, turn the chain adjusting bolts (3)
in direction (a). Loosen the locknuts on each
side. To loosen the chain, turn the chain
adjusting bolts in direction (b) and push the
wheel forward.
•After adjusting, tighten the locknuts (2). Then
tighten the axle nut (1) to the specified torque.
a
b
2
13
➩➩
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INSP
ADJ
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
3-39
NOTE:
•Use the special wrench included in the
owner's tool kit to make the adjustment.
•The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The longer distance A is, the lower the
spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the
higher the spring preload. With each com-
plete turn of the adjusting nut, distance A
changes by 1.5 mm.
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 217 mm
Standard:
Distance A = 211 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 205 mm
2. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
Always tighten the locknut against the adjust-
ing nut, and then tighten the locknut to the
specified torque.
CAUTION:Locknut:
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf)
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STEERING INSPECTION
3-40
INSP
ADJ
STEERING INSPECTION
WARNING
Hold the motorcycle firmly in place to prevent
it falling over.
1. Raise the front wheel and place a support
under the engine.
2. Check:
•Steering bearings
Grasp the bottoms of the front fork legs
and rock back and forward.
Free play ➔Adjust steering bearing.
3. Adjust:
•Steering bearing
Adjustment:
•Remove the fuel tank.
See section “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR
COWLING”.
•Loosen steering axle nut (1) and fork upper
bracket screws (2).
•Tighten the ring nut (3) with the special
wrench.
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1
3
2
2
Ring nut (final tightening):
4 Nm (0.4 mkg)
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 mkg)
Ringnut wrench:
P/N. 90890-01268
P/N. 90890-01348
NOTE:
The torque wrench and the ringnut wrench should
form a right angle.
WARNING
Do not tighten the ring nut excessively.
•Loosen the ring nut one turn.
•Retighten the ring nut using the special
wrench.
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FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC
4-4
CHAS
4. Tighten:
•Loose spokes
5. Measure:
•Front wheel runout
Over the specified limits ➔Replace.
Spoke:
2 Nm (0.2 mkg)
NOTE:
After tightening the spokes, check the centring of
the wheel.
6. Inspect:
•Front wheel bearings
Bearings allow free play in the wheel hub
or the wheel does not turn smoothly ➔
Replace.
•Oil seal
Wear/damage ➔Replace.
Front wheel runout limits:
Radial (1) : 1.0 mm
Lateral (2) : 0.5 mm
WARNING
•After assembling a tyre, drive slowly to
allow it to adapt to the rim. If this precau-
tion is not observed, damage might be
caused to the motorcycle and accidents to
the driver.
•After repairing or changing a tyre, do not
forget to tighten the valve lock nut (1) to
the prescribed torque.
Valve lock nut: 1.5 Nm (0.15 mkg)
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FRONT FORK
4-48
CHAS
Cap bolt (on inner tube): 20 Nm (2.0 mkg)
NOTE:
Always tighten the lower pinch bolt (to the pre-
scribed torque) and then the upper one (to the
prescribed torque) and then retighten the lower
one (to the prescribed torque).
15. Tighten:
•Cap bolt (on inner tube)
14. Tighten:
•Pinch bolt (upper and lower bracket)
Pinch bolt (upper bracket): 28 Nm (2.8 mkg)
Pinch bolt (under bracket): 23 Nm (2.3 mkg)
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CHASFRONT FORK
4-59
FRONT FORK INSTALLATION
1. Install:
•Front fork (1)
Temporarily tighten the pinch bolts (lower).
2. Tighten:
•Cap bolt
Cap bolt: 20 Nm (2.0 kgm)
NOTE:
Do not tighten the pinch bolt (upper) yet.
3. Adjust:
•Front fork top end (a)
Front fork top end (a)
(Standard): 0 mm
4. Tighten:
•Pinch bolt (upper and lower bracket)
Pinch bolt (upper bracket): 28 Nm (2.8 mkg)
Pinch bolt (under bracket): 23 Nm (2.3 mkg)
NOTE:
Always tighten the lower pinch bolt (to the pre-
scribed torque) and then the upper one (to the
prescribed torque) and then retighten the lower
one (to the prescribed torque).
5. Install:
•Front wheel
•Caliper
•Brake hose
•Tachometer cable
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” and “FRONT
BRAKE” sections in this CHAPTER.
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