Check bearings every 4000 km (2485 mi).
Note. An assistant will be required to keep the vehicle upright during the procedure.
Hold the tail of the motorcycle firmly with your hands. Press down and release repeatedly.
If you feel any hardness or play, or hear squeaking noises, change the bearings of the rear suspension linkage system; see 7.12.3.
Press down the vehicle tail. If the tail is slow to spring back up when released, check rear suspension adjustment; see 2.17.2.
If the problem persists after the adjustment, it means that the shock absorber is depressurised. Charge the shock absorber.