MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. 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 then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10951]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
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.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-29.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light.................................... 3-6
Accessory box....................................... 3-26
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-14
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-35
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-34BBattery................................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-23
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids,
changing ............................................. 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-18
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-26
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-22
Brake light switches .............................. 6-22
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-22
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Coolant.................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-28DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-15EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-18Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-12
Engine stop switch................................ 3-16
Engine trouble/YCC-S indicators and
warning light ......................................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-15
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-29
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-28
Front turn signal light ............................ 6-33
Fuel....................................................... 3-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-21
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-20
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31GGrip warmer adjusting knob.................. 3-32HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-27
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-15
Hand shift control switch....................... 3-16
Hand shift lever..................................... 3-18
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-16
Headlight beams, adjusting .................. 3-27
Headlight bulb....................................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-33
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-34MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display............................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-8
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-15RRear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-28
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-29
Rider seat height, adjusting................... 3-24SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-22
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-31
Sidestand .............................................. 3-33
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-11
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-7
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-16
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