Inspect the exhaust pipe, muffler chamber and muffler connection for exhaust gas leakage and mounting condition. If any defect is found, replace the exhaust pipe, muffler chamber or muffler with a new one.
Check the exhaust pipe bolts, muffler connecting bolts and muffler mounting bolts are tightened to their specified torque. Refer to “exhaust system components” .
Muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe
removal and installation
SpecificationsBody frame construction
Frame
Seat rail
Seat rail bolt
Collar
Engine mounting thrust adjuster
Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut
Engine mounting pinch bolt
50 N·m (5.0 Kgf-m,
36.0 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m
(4.5 Kgf-m, 32. ...
Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches ...
Engine top side assembly
Assemble the engine top side in the reverse order of
disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
Cylinder head
Install the dowel pins and a new cylinder head gasket
(1) to the cylinder.
Caution
use a new gasket to prevent gas leakage.
Place the cylinder head ...