900RK

Fuel Petcock

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:26

Fuel petcock cleaning

1.      Turn the fuel petcock lever to the "RES". Remove the fuel pipe from the fuel petcock.

2.      Remove the seat, the fuel tank clamp, and the fuel-tank-retainer plate.

3.      Lift the tank and remove the drain cover and clean it with solvent. If gasket is damaged, replace.

Steering Head Bearings

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:26

Steering head adjustment

1. Raise the front end of the motorcycle so that there is no weight on the front wheel.

WARNING: Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently rock the fork assembly backward and forward, checking for looseness in the steering assembly bearings.

Other Lubrication points

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:26

Cable inspection and lubrication

WARNING: Damage to the outer housing of the various cables, may cause corrosion and often free movement will be obstructed. An unsafe condition may result so replace such cables as soon as possible.

Lubricate the inner cable and cable end. If they do not operate smoothly, replace them.

Recommended lubricant: SAE 10W30 motor oil

Cable Routing

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 14:58

CABLE ROUTING

*1: Pass front brake switch lead and right handlebar switch lead behind air hose.
*2: Pass brake hose and throttle cable between air hose and meter stay.
*3: Pass clutch cable, clutch switch lead, left handlebar switch lead and starter cable behind air hose.