Kawasaki KLE500 (2004) [51/401] Periodic maintenance 2 31

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-31

Maintenance Procedure

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Pump the 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 t he oil l eak (see Rear Shock Absorber

Oil Leak Inspection) or shock absorber clamps.

Front Fork Oil L eak Inspection

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Visually inspect the front forks for oil l eakage [A].

If the oil leakage is found on it, replace or repair any de-

fective parts.

Rear Shock Absorber Oil Leak Inspection

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Visually inspect the shock absorber for oil leakage [A].

If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the shock absorber

with a new one.

Rocker Arm Operation Inspection

•

Remove the lower fairings (see Fairing Removal in the

Frame chapter).

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Pump the seat down and up 4 or 5 times, and inspect the

smooth stroke.

If the rocker arm [A] does not smoothly stroke or noise

is found, inspect the fasteners and bearings (see Rocker

Arm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chap-

ter).

Rocker Arm Bearings and Sleeves Lubrication

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Remove the rocker arm (see Rocker Arm Removal in the

Suspension chapter).

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Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the sleeves and

bearings, and dry them.

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Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the inner surface

of the needle bearings and outer circumference of the

sleeves.

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Apply a thin coat of grease to the lips of the grease seal

[A].