Maintenance & Repair

“The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself.”

— Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Guides below focus on known issues, routine service, and how to keep the XV40 driving the way it should.

Topics

The Oil Burning Problem

Mitigating 2AZ‑FE oil consumption; Toyota stance, affected years, testing, and past warranty enhancement.

Strut Assembly Replacement

Restore ride and control with KYB assemblies; tools, torque specs, and alignment notes.