Intake Manifold Inspection – Check the intake manifold seals for leaks. Is there a leak in the manifold? NO - Go to STEP 2 YES - Loose carburetor mounting bolt (nuts) Damaged, cracked insulator/spacer Damaged intake manifold gasket Damaged...
Examine the Drive Train – Raise the wheel off the ground and spin by hand. Does the wheel spin freely? NO - Brake dragging, improperly mounted brake pads Worn or damaged wheel bearings Bent Axle YES - Go to...
Follow the procedure below to make adjustments to the drive chain slack. Be sure that you are parked on a level surface and the engine is turned OFF. DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Loosen the rear axle nut Loosen the adjuster lock...
Check the swing-arm chain slider for wear and/or damage. Fig. 1 Replace the slider if falls below the limits indicated below: Top Section: 5 mm Bottom Section: 3 mm Check the rear sprocket chain guide slider for wear and/or damage....
Check the bottom chain roller for wear and/or damage. Measure the diameter of the drive chain roller and replace it if it falls below the limits indicated below: Roller: 28 mm (New Roller: 35 mm) Check the...
The service life of your drive chain will depend on several factors including proper lubrication, adjustment, and riding style. If you are an experienced rider and tend to ride in a more intense manner, or you ride in muddy/dusty areas,...
If a tube has been punctured or damaged, it should be replaced immediately. You may repair the tube using a tube patch kit. However, a repaired tube may not have the same reliability as a new one and could...
Properly inflated tires will provide you with the best combination of handling, tread life, and riding comfort. Underinflated tires will wear unevenly and adversely affect handling. Underinflated tires are also more likely to fail from being overheated and can cause...
Maintenance of spoke tension and wheel trueness (roundness) is critical to safe motorcycle operation. During the first 100miles of riding, spokes will loosen faster due to the initial seating of the parts. Excessively loose spokes will cause the motorcycle to...
