
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3-40
EAS2GBB130
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EAS2GBB131CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
• Fuel tank “1”
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not use too much force to pull the hose.
TIP
Remove the fuel tank, turn this 180 ° clockwise, 
and put it in the frame “2” as shown.
2. Remove:
• Spark plug cap
• Spark plug
Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 6-12.
ECA
NOTICE
In order not to allow the dirt accumulated 
around the spark plug to drop from the 
spark plug hole into the cylinder, clean it be-
fore removing the spark plug.
3. Check:
• Spark plug type
Wrong type  Replace.
4. Check:
• Electrode
Damage/wear  Replace the spark plug.
• Insulator
Abnormal color  Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
5. Clean:
• Spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or a wire brush)6. Measure:
• Spark plug gap “a”
Out of specification  Adjust the spark plug 
gap.
7. Install:
• Spark plug
TIP
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark 
plug and gasket surface.
8. Install:
• Spark plug cap
• Fuel tank
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
EAS2GBB132CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING
1. Remove:
• Timing mark accessing screw “1”
2. Attach:
• Timing light “1”
• Digital tachometer “2”
To the high tension code “3”. Manufacturer/model
NGK/LMAR8G
1
1
2
Spark plug gap
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Spark plug
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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CHASSIS
4-3
TIP
Generally a stiff spring gives a stiff riding feel-
ing. Rebound damping tends to become weak-
er, resulting in lack of a sense of contact with 
the road surface or in a vibrating handlebar.
EAS2GBB143FRONT FORK SETTING PARTS
• Front fork spring “1”
TIP
The I.D. mark (slits) “a” is proved on the end of 
the spring.
EAS2GBB144REAR SUSPENSION SETTING
The rear shock absorber setting should be 
made depending on the rider’s feeling of an ac-
tual run and the circuit conditions.
The rear suspension setting includes the fol-
lowing two factors:
1. Setting of spring preload
• Change the set length of the spring.
• Change the spring.
2. Setting of damping force
• Change the rebound damping force.
• Change the compression damping force.
EAS2GBB145CHOOSING SET LENGTH
1. Place a stand or a block under the engine to 
put the rear wheel above the floor, and mea-
sure the length “a” between the rear wheel 
axle center and the rear fender holding bolt.
2. Remove the stand or block from the engine 
and, with a rider astride the seat, measure 
the sunken length “b” between the rear 
wheel axle center and the rear fender hold-
ing bolt.
3. Loosen the locknut “1” and make adjustment 
by turning the adjuster “2” to achieve the 
standard figure from the subtraction of the 
length “b” from the length “a”. TypeSpring 
rate N/
mmPart numberI.D. 
Mark 
(slits)
SOFT4.1 2GB-23141-A0 |||
4.2 2GB-23141-B0 ||||
4.3 2GB-23141-C0 |||||
STD 4.42GB-23141-30 —
2GB-23141-D0 |-|
STIFF4.5 2GB-23141-E0 |-||
4.6 33D-23141-30 |-|||
a
1
Standard figure
90–100 mm (3.5–3.9 in) 

CHASSIS
4-6
EAS2GBB148SUSPENSION SETTING (FRONT FORK)
TIP
• If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make reset-
ting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
• Before any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90–100 mm 
(3.5–3.9 in).
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge 
gapMedi-
um 
gapSmall 
gap
Stiff over entire 
rangeCompression 
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Oil amount Decrease oil amount by about 
5–10 cm
3 (0.2–0.3 US oz, 0.2–
0.4 Imp.oz).
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Unsmooth 
movement over 
entire rangeOuter tube
Inner tubeCheck for any bends, dents, 
other noticeable scars, etc. If 
any, replace affected parts.
Slide metal Replace with a new one for ex-
tended use.
Piston metal Replace with a new one for ex-
tended use.
Lower bracket 
tightening 
torqueRetighten to specified torque.
Poor initial 
movementRebound 
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Oil seals Apply grease in oil seal wall.
Soft over entire 
range, bottom-
ing outCompression 
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about 
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Oil amount Increase oil amount by about 
5–10 cm
3 (0.2–0.3 US oz, 0.2–
0.4 Imp.oz).
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward 
stroke endOil amountDecrease oil amount by about 
5 cm
3 (0.2 US oz, 0.2 Imp.oz).
Soft toward 
stroke end, bot-
toming outOil amountIncrease oil amount by about 5 
cm
3 (0.2 US oz, 0.2 Imp.oz).
Stiff initial 
movementCompression 
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping. 

CHASSIS
4-7
EAS2GBB149SUSPENSION SETTING (REAR SHOCK ABSORBER)
TIP
• If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make reset-
ting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
• Adjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements.
• Adjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements.
• Adjust the high compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements. Low front, tend-
ing to lower 
front postureCompression 
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about 
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Rebound 
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Balance with 
rear endSet sunken length for 95–100 
mm (3.7–3.9 in) when one 
passenger is astride seat (low-
er rear posture).
Oil  amount Increase oil amount by about 5 
cm
3 (0.2 US oz, 0.2 Imp.oz).
“Obtrusive” 
front, tending to 
upper front pos-
tureCompression 
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Balance with 
rear endSet sunken length for 90–95 
mm (3.5–3.7 in) when one 
passenger is astride seat (up-
per rear posture).
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Oil amount Decrease oil amount by about 
5–10 cm
3 (0.2–0.3 US oz, 0.2–
0.4 Imp.oz).
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge 
gapMedi-
um 
gapSmall 
gap
Stiff, tending to 
sinkRebound 
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Spring set 
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100 
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one 
passenger is astride seat.
Spongy and un-
stableRebound 
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about 
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Low compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about 
1 click) to increase damping.
Spring Replace with stiff spring. SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge 
gapMedi-
um 
gapSmall 
gap 

CHASSIS
4-8
Heavy and 
draggingRebound 
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Poor road grip-
pingRebound 
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Low compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about 
1 click) to increase damping.
High compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about 
1/6 turn) to increase damping.
Spring set 
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100 
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one 
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Bottoming outHigh compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about 
1/6 turn) to increase damping.
Spring set 
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100 
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one 
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
BouncingRebound 
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about 
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Stiff travelHigh compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 1/6 turn) to de-
crease damping.
Spring set 
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100 
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one 
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with soft spring. SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge 
gapMedi-
um 
gapSmall 
gap 

REAR WHEEL
5-10
EAS2GBB161REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel 
off the ground.
EWA
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle nut “1”
3. Loosen:
• Locknut “2”
4. Tighten:
• Adjusting bolt “3”
5. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
TIP
• Push the rear wheel forward and remove the 
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
• Do not depress the brake pedal with the rear 
wheel removed.
EAS2GBB162CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
• Bearing
• Oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL” 
on page 5-5.
2. Check:
•Tire(s)
• Rear wheel
Damage/wear  Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page 
3-36 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on 
page 3-37.
3. Check:
• Spokes
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL” 
on page 5-5.4. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout
• Lateral wheel runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL” 
on page 5-5.
EAS2GBB163DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• Bearing
Refer to “DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT 
WHEEL” on page 5-6.
EAS2GBB164CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR 
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”  Replace the 
rear wheel sprocket and the drive sprocket 
as a set.
Bent tooth  Replace the rear wheel 
sprocket and the drive sprocket as a set.
2. Replace:
• Rear wheel sprocket
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a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the rear 
wheel sprocket.
b. Clean the rear wheel drive hub with a clean 
cloth, especially the surfaces that contact 
the sprocket.
c. Install the new rear wheel sprocket.
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12
Radial wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Rear wheel sprocket
Rear wheel sprocket self-locking 
nut
50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
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REAR WHEEL
5-11
TIP
Tighten the self-locking nuts in stages and in a 
crisscross pattern.
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EAS2GBB165ASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Install:
• Bearing (right side) “1”
• Circlip “2” 
• Spacer “3”
• Bearing (left side) “4”
• Oil seals “5” 
TIP
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease to the 
bearing and the oil seal lip when installing.
• Install the bearing with seal facing outward.
• Right side of bearing shall be installed first.
• Install the oil seal with its manufacture’s 
marks or numbers facing outward.
ECA
NOTICE
Install the bearing by pressing its outer race 
parallel.
TIP
Use a socket “1” that matches the diameter of 
the bearing outer race and that of the oil seal.2. Install:
• Brake disc “1”
• Brake disc bolt “2”
TIP
Tighten the bolts in stages and in a crisscross 
pattern.
3. Install:
• Collar “1”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the oil 
seal lip.
EAS2GBB166INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Install:
• Rear wheel
New
New
5
43 1
25
LSLS
Brake disc bolt
14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
1
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LS 

REAR WHEEL
5-12
TIP
Install the brake disc “1” between the brake 
pads “2” correctly.
2. Install:
• Drive chain “1”
TIP
Push the rear wheel “2” forward and install the 
drive chain.
3. Install:
• Left drive chain puller “1”
• Rear wheel axle “2”
TIP
• Install the left drive chain puller, and insert the 
rear wheel axle from the left side.
• Apply the lithium-soap-based grease to the 
rear wheel axle.
4. Install:
• Right drive chain puller “1”
• Washer “2”
• Rear wheel axle nut “3”
TIP
Temporarily tighten the nut (rear wheel axle) at 
this point.
5. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack “a”
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN 
SLACK” on page 3-31.
6. Tighten:
• Rear wheel axle nut “1”
• Locknut “2”
Drive chain slack (on a suitable 
stand)
50.0–60.0 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
Wheel axle nut
125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)
Locknut
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
2
1
3
a
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2