PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-17▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲▲▲7. Install:• HandlebarRefer to “HANDLEBAR” on page 4-60.• Front cowling assemblyRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS (7)” on page4-14.EAS31184CHECKING THE TIE-ROD BUSHINGS ANDFRONT ARM BUSHINGS1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.WARNINGEWA13120Securely support the vehicle so that there isno danger of it falling over.2. Elevate:• Front wheelsRefer to “REMOVING THE FRONTWHEELS” on page 4-28.3. Check:• Tie-rod bushings and front arm bushingsWhile holding the front portions of the left andright front wheels, move the wheels to the leftand right and check for looseness.Looseness → Tighten the tie-rod nuts, tie-rodjoint bolts, and front arm bolts.Refer to “FRONT ARMS AND LOWERBRACKETS” on page 4-76.TIPIf there is still looseness after tightening the tie-rod nuts, tie-rod joint bolts, and front arm bolts,replace the tie rod and/or front arm.EAS31185CHECKING THE LINK ARM BEARINGS1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.WARNINGEWA13120Securely support the vehicle so that there isno danger of it falling over.2. Elevate:• Front wheelsRefer to “REMOVING THE FRONTWHEELS” on page 4-28.3. Check:• Link arm bearingsHold the front fork legs and move them upand down to check the front forks for smoothoperation.Operation is not smooth → Tighten the linkarm bolts.Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-81.TIPIf the operation is not smooth after tightening thelink arm bolts, replace the link arm bearings.EAS31186CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERSMake sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws areproperly tightened.Refer to “CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES”on page 2-15.EAS30648LUBRICATING THE LEVERSLubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metalmoving parts of the levers.EAS30650CHECKING THE SIDESTAND1. Check:• Sidestand operationCheck that the sidestand moves smoothly.Rough movement → Repair or replace.Steering nut wrench90890-01403Exhaust flange nut wrenchYU-A9472T R..Upper ring nut75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)Recommended lubricantSilicone grease