Torque - Front Caliper Assembly Bolts: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m,
16 ft·lb)

the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
• Install
Wipe
up
• cloth. any spilled brake fluid on the caliper with wet
Rear Caliper Disassembly
Remove:
Rear Caliper (see Rear Caliper Removal in the Brakes
chapter)
Brake Pads (see Rear Brake Pad Removal in the Brakes
chapter)
Pad Spring [A]
Sleeve [B]
Friction Boot [C]

•

compressed air, remove the piston.
•○Using
Cover the caliper opening with a clean heavy cloth [A].

○Remove the piston by lightly applying compressed air [B]
to where the brake line fits into the caliper.

WARNING
The piston in the brake caliper can crush hands and
fingers. Never place your hand or fingers in front of
the piston.

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compressed air is not used, using the brake caliper
• When
piston pliers [A] remove the piston [B].
Special Tool - Brake Caliper Piston Pliers ( 26 
57001-1862

36):

the dust seal and fluid seal.
• Remove
Remove
the
bleed valve and rubber cap.
•
Rear Caliper Assembly
Clean the caliper parts except for the pads.

•

NOTICE
For cleaning the parts, use only disc brake fluid,
isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol.
the bleed valve and rubber cap.
• Install
Tighten:
•
Torque - Bleed Valve: 5.4 N·m (0.55 kgf·m, 48 in·lb)

the fluid seal [A] with a new one.
•○Replace
Apply silicone grease to the fluid seal, and install it into
the cylinder by hand.
Replace the dust seal [B] with a new one.
○Apply silicone grease to the dust seal, and install it into
the cylinder by hand.

•

the friction boot [A] with a new one and install it.
• Replace
Install
the
sleeve [B].
•○Apply a silicone
grease to the sleeve.

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Periodic Maintenance Procedures
brake fluid to the outside of the piston [A], and push
• Apply
it into the cylinder by hand.
the pad spring [B] in the caliper as shown.
• Install
Apply
silicone
grease to the rear caliper pin bolt [C].
•

the dust boot [A] with a new one if it is damaged.
• Replace
Install
the
removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
• Wipe up any
spilled brake fluid on the caliper with wet
• cloth.

Brake Pad Wear Inspection

the brake pads (see Front/Rear Brake Pad Re• Remove
moval in the Brakes chapter).
the lining thickness [A] of the pads in each caliper.
• Check
If the lining thickness of either pad is less than the service
limit [B], replace both pads in the caliper as a set.
Front Brake Pad [C]
Rear Brake Pad [D]
Pad Lining Thickness
Standard:
Front

4 mm (0.16 in.)

Rear

5 mm (0.20 in.)

Service Limit:
Front

1 mm (0.04 in.)

Rear

1.4 mm (0.06 in.)

Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection

the ignition switch on.
• Turn
brake light (LED) [A] should go on when the brake
• The
lever is applied or after the brake pedal is depressed
about 6 mm (0.24 in.).

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•
•

If it does not, adjust the brake light switch.
Remove the right front footpeg bracket bolts [A].
Pull the right footpeg bracket [B] outward.

holding the switch body, turn the adjusting nut to
• While
adjust the switch.
Switch Body [A]
Adjusting Nut [B]
Light sooner as the body rises [C]
Light later as the body lowers [D]

NOTICE
To avoid damaging the electrical connections inside the switch, be sure that the switch body does
not turn during adjustment.

• Tighten:
Torque - Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m,
18 ft·lb)

If it does not go on, inspect or replace the following parts.
Battery (see Charging Condition Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Brake Light (LED) (see Tail/Brake Light (LED) Removal/Installation in the Electrical System chapter)
Main Fuse 30 A and Brake Light/Horn Fuse 7.5 A (see
Fuse Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Front Brake Light Switch [A] (see Switch Inspection in
the Electrical System chapter)
Rear Brake Light Switch (see Switch Inspection in the
Electrical System chapter)
Harness (see Wiring Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter)

Suspension
Suspension System Inspection
Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Pump the forks down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect
the smooth stroke.
If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the
fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in
the Suspension chapter).

•

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the rear seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and
• Pump
inspect the smooth stroke.
If the shock absorber does not smoothly stroke or noise
is found, inspect the oil leak (see Rear Shock Absorber
Oil Leak Inspection).

Front Fork Oil Leak Inspection
Visually inspect the front forks [A] for oil leakage.
Replace any defective parts, if necessary.

•

Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection
Visually inspect the rear shock absorber [A] for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the rear shock
absorber with a new one.

•

Rocker Arm Operation Inspection
Pump the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the
smooth stroke.
If the rocker arms [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is
found, inspect the fasteners and bearings (see Rocker
Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).

•

Tie-Rod Operation Inspection
Pump the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the
smooth stroke.
If the tie-rod [A] does not smoothly stroke or noise is
found, inspect the fasteners and tie-rod bearings (see
Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the
Suspension chapter).

•

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Steering
Steering Play Inspection

the front wheel off the ground with the suitable
• Raise
stand.
the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
• With
tap each end of the handlebars. The front wheel should

•

swing fully left and right from the force of gravity until the
fork hits the stop.
If the wheel binds or catches before the stop, the steering
is too tight.
Feel for steering looseness by pushing and pulling [A] the
forks.
If you feel looseness, the steering is too loose.

NOTE

○The cables and wiring will have some effect on the motion of the fork which must be taken into account.
○Be sure the leads and cables are properly routed.
○The bearings must be in good condition and properly
lubricated in order for any test to be valid.

Steering Play Adjustment

• Remove:
Headlight

Assy (see Upper Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Ignition Switch Cover (see Ignition Switch Cover Removal in the Frame chapter)
Handlebars (see Handlebar Removal in the Steering
chapter)
Steering Stem Head Bolt Plug [A]
Steering Stem Head Bolt [B] and Washer
Loosen the upper front fork clamp bolts [C].
Remove the stem head [D].

•
•
the claws [A] of the claw washer straighten.
• Bend
• Remove:
Steering Stem Locknut [B]
Claw Washer

the steering using the steering stem nut wrench
• Adjust
[A].
Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100

If the steering is too tight, loosen the stem nut [B] a fraction
of a turn.
If the steering is too loose, tighten the stem nut a fraction
of a turn.

NOTE

○Turn the stem nut 1/8 turn at time maximum.

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○You may adjust the steering using the adjustable hook
wrench [A].
Special Tool - Adjustable Hook Wrench: 57001-1863

the claw washer [A] so that its bent side [B] faces
• Install
upward, and engage the bent claws with the grooves of

•
•
•
•

stem locknut [C].
Hand tighten the stem locknut until it touches the claw
washer.
Hand tighten the stem locknut clockwise until the claws
are aligned with the grooves (ranging from 2nd to 4th) of
stem nut [D], and bend the 2 claws downward [E].
Install the steering stem head.
Install the washer, and temporarily tighten the stem head
bolt.

NOTE

○Tighten the upper front fork clamp bolts first, next the
stem head bolt.
Torque - Upper Front Fork Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m,
15 ft·lb)
Steering Stem Head Bolt: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m,
79.7 ft·lb)

WARNING
If the handlebars do not turn to the steering stop,
they may cause an accident resulting in injury or
death. Be sure the cables, harnesses and hoses are
routed properly and do not interfere with handlebar
movement (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
the steering again.
• Check
If the steering is still too tight or too loose, repeat the ad-

•

justment.
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

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Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication

the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Re• Remove
moval in the Steering chapter).
a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
• Using
lower ball bearings [A] in the cages, and wipe the upper

•
•
•
•

and lower outer races, which are press-fitted into the
frame head pipe, clean off grease and dirt.
Visually check the outer races and the ball bearings.
Replace the bearing assemblies if they show wear or
damage.
Pack the upper and lower ball bearings in the cages with
grease, and apply a light coat of grease to the upper and
lower outer races.
Install the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Installation in the Steering chapter).
Adjust the steering (see Steering Play Adjustment).

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-63
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Electrical System
Lights and Switches Operation Inspection
First Step
Set the gear position in the neutral position.
Turn the ignition switch on.
The following lights should go on according to below table.

•
•
•

City Light (LED) [A]

Goes on

Taillight (LED) [B]

Goes on

License Plate Light [C]

Goes on

Meter Panel Illumination (LED) [D]

Goes on

Meter Panel LCD [E]

Goes on

Green Neutral Indicator Light (LED) [F]

Goes on

Oil Pressure Warning Indicator [G] and Red
Warning Indicator Light (LED) [H]

Goes on

Yellow Engine Warning Indicator Light (LED)
[I]

Goes on

Yellow ABS Indicator Light (LED) [J] (ABS
Equipped Models)

Goes on

If the light does not go on, inspect or replace the following
parts.
Battery (see Charging Condition Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
City Light Bulb (see City Light Blub Replacement in the
Electrical System chapter)
License Plate Light Bulb (see License Plate Light Bulb
Replacement in the Electrical System chapter)
Meter Panel LCD (see Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Green Neutral Indicator Light (LED) (see Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Red Warning Indicator Light (LED) (Oil Pressure Warning) (see Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter)
Meter Panel Illumination (LED) (see Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
ECU (see ECU Power Supply Inspection in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Main Fuse 30 A, Meter Fuse 7.5 A and Brake Light/Horn
Fuse 7.5 A (see Fuse Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter)
Ignition Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical
System chapter)
Oil Pressure Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Gear Position Sensor (see Gear Position Sensor Input
Voltage Inspection in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Harness (see Wiring Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter)
Yellow ABS Indicator Light (LED) (ABS Equipped Models) (see Yellow ABS Indicator Light (LED) Inspection in
the Brakes chapter)

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the ignition switch off.
• Turn
The
all
lights should go off.
•○For models
equipped with an immobilizer system, red
warning indicator light (LED) will blinks. Refer to the Immobilizer System (Equipped Models) section in the Electrical System chapter).
If the light does not go off, replace the ignition switch.
Second Step
Turn the ignition switch to hazard position.
The all lights should go off.
If the light goes on, inspect or replace the following item.
Ignition Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical
System chapter)

•
•

Third Step
Turn the ignition switch on.
Turn on the turn signal switch [A] (left or right position).
The left or right turn signal lights [B] (front and rear) according to the switch position should blink.
The green turn signal indicator lights (LED) [C] in the meter unit should blink.
If the each light does not blink, inspect or replace the following parts.
Turn Signal Light Bulb (see Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement in the Electrical System chapter)
Green Turn Signal Indicator Light (LED) (see Meter Unit
Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Turn Signal Relay Fuse 7.5 A (see Fuse Inspection in
the Electrical System chapter)
Turn Signal Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Turn Signal Relay (see Turn Signal Relay Inspection in
the Electrical System chapter)
Harness (see Wiring Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter)
Push the turn signal switch.
The turn signal lights and green turn signal indicator light
(LED) should go off.
If the light does not go off, inspect or replace the following
parts.
Turn Signal Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Turn Signal Relay (see Turn Signal Relay Inspection in
the Electrical System chapter)

•
•
•
•

•
•

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Fourth Step
Set the dimmer switch [A] to low beam position.
Start the engine.
The low beam headlights should go on.
If the low beam headlights do not go on, inspect or replace
the following parts.
Headlight Bulb (see Headlight Bulb Replacement in the
Electrical System chapter)
Headlight Fuse 15 A (see Fuse Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Dimmer Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical
System chapter)
Headlight Relay (see Relay Circuit Inspection in the
Electrical System chapter)
Harness (see Wiring Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter)

•
•
•

the dimmer switch to high beam position.
• Set
low beam [A] and high beam [B] headlights should
• The
go on.
blue high beam indicator light (LED) [C] should goes
• The
on.

•
•
•
•

If the high beam headlight and/or blue high beam indicator
light (LED) does not go on, inspect or replace the following
parts.
Headlight Bulb (see Headlight Bulb Replacement in the
Electrical System chapter)
Dimmer Switch (see Switch Inspection in the Electrical
System chapter)
Turn the engine stop switch to stop position.
The low beam and high beam headlights should stay going on.
If the headlights and blue high beam indicator light (LED)
go off, inspect or replace the headlight relay (see Relay
Circuit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter).
Turn the ignition switch off.
The headlights and blue high beam indicator light (LED)
should go off.

Headlight Aiming Inspection

• Inspect the headlight beam for aiming.
Headlight Beam Horizontal Adjustment
Turn the horizontal adjuster [A] in both headlights in or out
until the beam points straight ahead.
If the headlight beam points too low or high, adjust the
vertical beam.
Headlight Beam Vertical Adjustment
Turn the vertical adjuster [B] in both headlights in or out
to adjust the headlight vertically.

•
•

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NOTE

○On high beam, the brightest points should be slightly
below horizontal with the motorcycle on its wheels and
the rider seated. Adjust the headlight to the proper angle according to local regulations.
○For the US model, the proper angle is 0.4 degrees below horizontal. This is 50 mm (2.0 in.) drop at 7.6 m (25
ft) measured from the center of the headlight with the
motorcycle on its wheels and the rider seated.
50 mm (2.0 in.) [A]
Center of Brightest Spot [B]
7.6 m (25 ft) [C]
Height of Headlight Center [D]

Side Stand Switch Operation Inspection

the rear wheel off the ground with the stand (see
• Raise
Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
the side stand switch [A] operation accordance to
• Inspect
below table.