Warning! Securely support the motorcycle so that there is no danger of it falling over.
Note: Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove: rear shock absorber
3. Check:
- swingarm side play
- swingarm vertical movement
a. Check the tightening torque of the swingarm pivot bolts and locknut.
- Locknut: 90 Nm (9.0 m·kg)
b. Check the swingarm side play [A] by moving the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specification, check the spacers and bearings.
- Swingarm side play (at the end of the swingarm): 0 mm
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement [B] by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth or if there is binding, check the spacers and bearings.