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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-53
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection
•Visually inspect that there is no oil stain on the parts
 around the rear shock absorber [A].
○Since the rear shock absorber body and the piston rod
 are covered, it is difficult to inspect directly.
 If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber
 with a new one.

Rocker Arm Operation Inspection
•Pump the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the
 smooth stroke.
 If the rocker arm [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is
 found, inspect the fasteners and bearings (see Rocker
 Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection(13-38)).

Tie-Rod Operation Inspection
• Pump the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the
  smooth stroke.
  If the tie-rods [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is found,
  inspect the fasteners and tie-rod bearings (see Rocker
  Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection(13-38)).

Steering
Steering Play Inspection
• Raise  the front wheel off the ground with the front stand
  or the webbing sling.
• With  the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
  push each end of the handlebar. Confirm the front wheel
    should swing lightly left and right until the fork hits the
    stop.
    If the wheel binds or catches before the stop, the steering
    is too tight.
•   Feel for steering looseness by pushing and pulling [A] the
    forks.
    If you feel looseness, the steering is too loose.
                             NOTE
    ○The cables and wiring will have some effect on the mo-
     tion of the fork which must be taken into account.
    ○Be sure the leads and cables are properly routed.
    ○The bearings must be in good condition and properly
     lubricated in order for any test to be valid.