as with most other jap bikes they tend not to put much grease in spots like the headrace or swingarm linkages. the tenere compounds the problem by running engine oil into the the frame where the headrach bearings sit - this tends to dry out the bearings even more. its a service item that needs doing a lot more regular then the manual says. best drop the swingarm linkage too and grease up all th beaings in there too before winter sets in - if you commute.

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