1. Since vibration of the machine tends to loosen fasteners, all nuts, bolts, screws, etc. should be periodically checked for proper tightness.
2. Pay particular attention to the following:
- Spark plugs
- Engine oil drain plug and coolant drain plug
- Lever and pedal bolts
- Footrest and stand bolts
- Engine mounting bolts
- Shock absorber and suspension linkage bolts and swingarm pivot bolt
- Handlebar clamp bolts
- Front axle and axle holder nuts
- Front fork clamp bolts (top and bottom yoke) and fork top bolts
- Rear axle nut
- Brake caliper and master cylinder mounting bolts
- Brake hose banjo bolts and caliper bleed valves
- Brake disc bolts
- Exhaust system bolts/nuts
3. If a torque wrench is available, use it along with the torque specifications at the beginning of this and other Chapters.