PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR................................................................6-1
Tool kit..............................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart......6-3
Cowling removal and installation......................6-6
Cowling A..........................................................6-6
Cowling B..........................................................6-7
Cowling C.........................................................6-8
Panel removal and installation..........................6-8
Panel D.............................................................6-9
Panel E.............................................................6-9
Spark plug.......................................................6-10
Transmission oil..............................................6-11
Cooling system...............................................6-12
Changing the coolant......................................6-13
Air filter............................................................6-15
Carburetor adjustment....................................6-16
Idle speed adjustment.....................................6-17
Throttle cable free play adjustment.................6-17
Tires................................................................6-18
Wheels............................................................6-20
Clutch lever free play adjustment...................6-21
Front brake lever free play adjustment...........6-21
Rear brake pedal height adjustment...............6-22
Brake light switch adjustment.........................6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads.........6-23Inspecting the brake fluid level.......................6-24
Brake fluid replacement..................................6-25
Drive chain slack check..................................6-25
Drive chain slack adjustment..........................6-26
Drive chain lubrication....................................6-26
Cable inspection and lubrication.....................6-27
Throttle cable and grip lubrication...................6-27
Autolube pump adjustment.............................6-28
Brake and shift pedal lubrication.....................6-28
Brake and clutch lever lubrication...................6-28
Sidestand lubrication......................................6-29
Front fork inspection.......................................6-29
Steering inspection.........................................6-30
Wheel bearings...............................................6-30
Battery............................................................6-31
Fuse replacement...........................................6-33
Headlight bulb replacement............................6-33
Turn signal light bulb replacement..................6-35
Tail/brake light bulb replacement....................6-35
Supporting the motorcycle..............................6-36
Front wheel removal.......................................6-36
Front wheel installation...................................6-37
Rear wheel removal........................................6-38
Rear wheel installation....................................6-39
Troubleshooting..............................................6-39
Troubleshooting chart.....................................6-40
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EAU01095
Turn signal light bulb
replacement1.Remove the screw and the lens.
2.Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3.Install a new bulb by pushing it
inward and turning it clockwise.
4.Install the lens and tighten the
screw.
EAU01623*
Tail/brake light bulb
replacement1.Remove the screws and the
lens.
2.Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3.Install a new bulb by pushing it
inward and turning it clockwise.
4.Install the lens and tighten the
screws.
EC000108
cCDo not over-tighten the screws as
the lens may break.
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