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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
(For Canada)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART (For Canada)
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER
READINGS600 mi
(1,000
km) or 1
month1,800 mi
(3,000
km) or 3
months3,000 mi
(5,000
km) or 6
months
1 ClutchCheck operation.
√√√
Adjust or replace cable.
2 * Cooling systemCheck hoses for cracks of damage.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
Replace with ethylene glycol anti-freeze cool-
ant every 1 year.Every 1 year
3 * Spark arrester Clean.√
4 * Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√√√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5 * Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√√√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
6 * Brake hosesCheck for cracks or damage.√√
Replace. Every 4 years
7 * WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for dam-
age.
√√√
Tighten spokes if necessary.
8*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
√√√ Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
9 * Wheel bearingsCheck bearings for smooth operation.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
10 * Swingarm pivot bearingsCheck bearing assemblies for looseness.
√√√
Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease.
11 Drive chainCheck chain slack/alignment and condition.
Every ride
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring
chain lubricant thoroughly.
12 * Steering bearingsCheck bearing assemblies for looseness.
√√√ Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease every 1,200 mi (2,000 km) or 12
months (whichever comes first).
13Brake and clutch lever pivot
shaftsApply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.√√√
14 Brake pedal pivot shaftsApply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.√√√
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