MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-5
7a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs and place the spark
plugs on the cylinder head so that
the electrodes are grounded. (This
will limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
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WARNING
@ When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking. @
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering.9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0 °C or more than
30 °C). For more information, see
“Battery storage” in the chapter
“PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS”.
NOTE:@ Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle. @
INDEX
RRear brake pedal ................................... 3-11
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-17
Rear wheel installation........................... 6-31
Rear wheel removal............................... 6-30
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)............................. 5-5
Right view................................................ 2-2SSeat....................................................... 3-15
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-18
Spark plug inspection .............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer ........................................... 3-6
Starter (choke) “ ” .............................. 3-14
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-10
Steering inspection ................................ 6-23
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-16TTachometer ............................................. 3-6
Throttle cable and grip lubrication .......... 6-21
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-14
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-32
Turn indicator lights ................................. 3-3
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance adjustment .................. 6-14
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings ..................................... 6-24
Wheels .................................................. 6-18
