up any spilled brake fluid on the caliper with wet
• Wipe
cloth.

Brake Pad Wear Inspection
Front Brake Pad
Remove the front brake pads (see Front Brake Pad Removal in the Brakes chapter).
Check the lining thickness [A] of the pads in each caliper.
If the lining thickness of either pad is less than the service
limit [B], replace both pads in the caliper as a set.

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•

Front Brake Pad Lining Thickness
Standard:
3.7 mm (0.15 in.)
Service Limit:

1 mm (0.04 in.)

Rear Brake Pad
Remove the rear brake pads (see Rear Brake Pad Removal in the Brakes chapter).
Check the lining thickness [A] of the pads in each caliper.
If the lining thickness of either pad is less than the service
limit [B], replace both pads in the caliper as a set.

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Rear Brake Pad Lining Thickness
Standard:
4.5 mm (0.18 in.)
Service Limit:

1 mm (0.04 in.)

Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection

the ignition switch on.
• Turn
Confirm
brake light (LED) [A] should go on when
• the brakethelever
is applied or after the brake pedal is
depressed about 10 mm (0.39 in.).

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If it does not, adjust the rear brake light switch.
Remove the right front footpeg bracket (see Brake Pedal
Removal in the Brakes chapter).
While holding the switch body, turn the adjusting nut to
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.
If it does not go on, inspect or replace the following parts.
Battery (see Charging Condition Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Tail/Brake Light (LED) (see Tail/Brake Light (LED) Removal/Installation in the Electrical System chapter)
Main Fuse 30 A and Brake Light/Horn Fuse 10 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).

•

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).

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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
Remove:
Heel Guard Bolts [A]
Left Heel Guard [B]

•

the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the
• Pump
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).
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the heel guard
bolts.
Install the left heel guard and tighten the bolts.

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Steering
Steering Play Inspection

the front wheel off the ground.
• Raise
the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
• With
push each end of the handlebars. Confirm the front wheel

•

should swing lightly left and right 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:
Steering Stem Head and Handlebars (see Handlebar
Removal in the Steering chapter)
Raise the front wheel off the ground.

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

•
•

steering stem locknut [C].
Hand tighten the steering stem locknut until it contacts
against the claw washer.
Check if the straight claws [D] of the claw washer aligned
with the grooves of the steering stem nut [E].

In case of the claws positioned between the grooves:
Tighten the steering stem locknut [A] until the straight
claws aligned with 3rd grooves [B] of the steering stem
nut [C].
○Count the number of groove from the first aligned groove
[D] as shown.
Bend the two straight claws downward into the groove of
the steering stem nut.

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•

In case of the claws aligned with the grooves:
Tighten the steering stem locknut [A] until the straight
claws aligned with 3rd grooves [B] of the steering stem
nut [C].
○Count the number of groove from the next aligned groove
[D] as shown.
Bend the two straight claws downward into the groove of
the steering stem nut.

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the steering stem head.
• Install
Install
the washer, and temporarily tighten the steering
• stem head
nut.

NOTE

○Tighten the front fork clamp bolts (upper) first, next the
steering stem head nut.
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0
kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Steering Stem Head Nut: 80 N·m (8.2 kgf·m, 59
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).

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.
the upper and lower outer races which are press
• Wipe
-fitted into the frame head pipe to 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).

Electronic Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection

inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage.
• Visually
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering
damper with a new one (see Electronic Steering Damper
Removal/Installation in the Steering chapter).

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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 tables.

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•

City Light (LED) [A]

Goes on

Taillight (LED) [B]

Goes on

License Plate Light [C]

Goes on

Green Neutral Indicator Light (LED) [D]
Yellow Engine Warning Indicator Light (LED) [E]
Red Warning Indicator Light (LED) and Oil
Pressure Warning Indicator [F]
Meter Panel LCD [G]
Meter Panel Illumination Light (LED) [H]

Goes on
Goes on
(1 second)
Goes on
Goes on
gradually

Yellow Warning Indicator Light (LED) [I]
Yellow S-KTRC Indicator Light (LED) [J]
Yellow ABS Indicator Light (LED) [K]

Goes on
(1 second)

Amber Fuel Level Warning Indicator Light (LED)
[L]

tachometer LEDs [M] go on gradually from minimum.
• The
After all segments go on, they go off in reverse order.

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If the lights of the meter unit do not go on, inspect the meter unit (see Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter).
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 (LED) (see City Light (LED) Removal/Installation in the Electrical System chapter)
License Plate Light Bulb (see License Plate Light Bulb
Replacement in the Electrical System chapter)
ECU (see ECU Power Supply Inspection in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Main Fuse 30 A, Meter Fuse 10 A and Brake Light/Horn
Fuse 10 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 Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
Harness (see Wiring Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter)
the ignition switch off.
• Turn
all lights should go off.
•○The
For models equipped with an immobilizer system, red
warning/immobilizer 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.

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Second 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 (LED) [C] in the meter unit
should blink.
If the each light does not blink, inspect or replace the following parts.
Front Turn Signal Lights (LED) (see Rear View Mirror
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs (see Rear 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 10 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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Third Step
Set the dimmer switch [A] to low beam position.
Start the engine.
The low beam headlight should go on.
If the low beam headlight does not go on, inspect or replace the following parts.
Headlight Low Beam 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)

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the dimmer switch to high beam position.
• Set
The
• go on.low beam [A] and high beam [B] headlights should
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 High Beam 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

the headlight beam for aiming.
• Inspect
If the headlight beam points to one side rather than
straight ahead, adjust the horizontal beam.

NOTE

○The headlight adjusters operate as following tables.
When turning the adjuster clockwise: [A]
When turning the adjuster counterclockwise: [B]
Left Adjusters [C]
Turning Direction

Moving Direction of Beam

Clockwise

Lower Left

Counterclockwise

Upper Right

Right Adjusters [D]
Turning Direction

Moving Direction of Beam

Clockwise

Lower Right

Counterclockwise

Upper Left

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NOTE

○Do not turn the upper bolts [A] because the reflector in
the headlight comes off.

Headlight Beam Horizontal Adjustment
Turn the left and right adjusters in both headlights in or
out until the beam points straight ahead.

•

To move the headlight beam leftward: [A]
Left Adjuster

Clockwise

Right Adjuster

Counterclockwise

To move the headlight beam rightward: [B]
Left Adjuster

Counterclockwise

Right Adjuster

Clockwise

If the headlight beam points too low or high, adjust the
vertical beam.

Headlight Beam Vertical Adjustment
Turn the left and right adjusters in both headlights in or
out to adjust the headlight vertically.

•

To move the headlight beam upward: [A]
Both Adjusters

Counterclockwise

To move the headlight beam downward: [B]
Both Adjusters

Clockwise

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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.
• Raise
the side stand switch [A] operation accordance to
• Inspect
below table.

Side Stand Switch Operation
Side Stand
Up
Up
Up
Up
Down
Down
Down
Down

Gear Position
Neutral
Neutral