6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-2
Removing and installing panels ...........................6-5
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..........................6-9
Final gear oil ......................................................6-12
Checking the coolant level .................................6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-15
Checking the engine idling speed ......................6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-17
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-17
Tires ...................................................................6-17
Cast wheels .......................................................6-20
Clutch lever free play .........................................6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-22
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels .........6-23
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .................6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ..................6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
sidestand ......................................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ........................ 6-28
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-29
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-30
Battery ............................................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-32
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-33
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ....................... 6-35
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb or
a tail/brake light bulb ....................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-37
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