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).

• Pump the rear seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and 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 shock absorber [A] for oil leakage

If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber with a new one.