PREPARA
TION 19
A. Cotter Pin
B. Turning Clockwise
•
Bend the cotter pin over the nut.
A. Cotter Pin
B. Nut
WARNING
If the rear axle nut is not securely tight-
ened or the cotter pin is not installed, an
unsafe riding condition may result.
•
Check the rear brake effectiveness.
Rear Shock Absorber
Spring Preload Adjustment
•
Check the position of the spring preload ad-
juster on the rear shock absorber.
STD Spring Preload: No.4 position
A. Wrench
B. Spring Preload Adjuster
C. No
.4 Position
•
Turn the preload adjuster to the No.4 position
with the wrench in the tool kit.
Tire Air Pressures
Tire Air Pressures
•
To prevent flat-spotting during shipment, the
tires are over-inflated before crating. Adjust
the pressures to the specified values in the
front and rear, and make sure to tighten the
caps securely.
Tire Air Pressure [when cold]:
Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 32 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
A. Tire Air Pressure Gauge
Fuel
WA RNING
Fill the tank in a well-ventilated area, and
take ample care that there are no sparks
or open flames anywhere near the work
area.