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17-42 APPENDIX
Troubleshooting Guide
  Right and left front fork oil level incorrect    Contaminated pad
 Shock absorption unsatisfactory:                  Brake fluid deteriorated
  (Too hard)                                       Primary or secondary cup damaged in master
  Front fork oil excessive                           cylinder
  Front fork oil viscosity too high                Master cylinder scratched inside
  Rear shock absorber adjustment too hard
  Tire air pressure too high                      Battery Trouble:
  Front fork bent                                  Battery discharged:
  (Too soft)                                        Charge insufficient
  Tire air pressure too low                         Battery faulty (too low terminal voltage)
  Front fork oil insufficient and/or leaking        Battery cable making poor contact
  Front fork oil viscosity too low                  Load excessive (e.g., bulb of excessive
  Rear shock adjustment too soft                      wattage)
  Front fork, rear shock absorber spring weak       Ignition switch trouble
  Rear shock absorber oil leaking                   Alternator trouble
                                                    Wiring faulty
Brake Doesn’t Hold:                                 Regulator/rectifier trouble
 Air in the brake line                             Battery overcharged:
 Pad or disc worn                                   Alternator trouble
 Brake fluid leakage                                Regulator/rectifier trouble
 Disc warped                                        Battery faulty