PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-20EAS30647CHECKING THE FASTENERS1. Check:• FastenersDamage/pitting → Replace.Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS (1)” on page4-1.EAS30804LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVERLubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metalmoving parts of the lever.EAS30649LUBRICATING THE PEDALLubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metalmoving parts of the pedal.EAS30805LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVERLubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metalmoving parts of the lever.EAS30650CHECKING THE SIDESTAND1. Check:• Sidestand operationCheck that the sidestand moves smoothly.Rough movement → Repair or replace.EAS30651LUBRICATING THE SIDESTANDLubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-ing parts and spring contact point of the side-stand.EAS30652CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCHRefer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES” onpage 8-123.EAS30653CHECKING THE FRONT FORK1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.WARNINGEWA13120Securely support the vehicle so that there isno danger of it falling over.2. Check:• Inner tubeDamage/scratches → Replace.• Front fork legOil leaks between inner tube and outer tube→ Replace the oil seal.3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the frontbrake.4. Check:• Front fork operationPush down hard on the handlebar severaltimes and check if the front fork reboundssmoothly.Rough movement → Repair.Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-75.EAS30808CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERASSEMBLYRefer to “CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK AB-SORBER ASSEMBLY” on page 4-93.EAS30655ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERASSEMBLYWARNINGEWA13120Securely support the vehicle so that there isno danger of it falling over.Spring preloadNOTICEECA13590Never go beyond the maximum or minimumadjustment positions.1. Adjust:• Spring preloadRecommended lubricantSilicone greaseRecommended lubricantLithium-soap-based greaseRecommended lubricantLithium-soap-based greaseRecommended lubricantLithium-soap-based grease