MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8-4
82. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the fuel tank and fuel lines,
and the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up.
4. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug 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 wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! Toprevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
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5. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
brake pedal.
6. 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.
7. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 7-12BBrake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-20
Brake lever ............................................. 4-2
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-18
Brake pedal ............................................ 4-2
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-24CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-14
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch lever............................................. 4-1
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-17
Coolant ................................................. 7-10DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-23
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-21EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-14
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-1
Engine stop button.................................. 4-1FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 7-19
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 4-7
Front fork, bleeding................................. 4-9
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-25
Fuel......................................................... 4-3
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-5Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap........................................... 4-3
HHandlebar switch..................................... 4-1IIdentification numbers ........................... 10-1KKickstarter ............................................... 4-6LLabels, location .......................................1-1MMatte color, caution .................................8-1
Model label ............................................ 10-1PParking ....................................................6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................7-2RRear suspension, lubricating ................. 7-25SSafety information ...................................2-1
Seat ......................................................... 4-7
Shifting ....................................................6-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 4-1
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 7-19
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ...... 4-9
Sidestand .............................................. 4-12
Spark plug, checking ...............................7-8
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Starter (choke) knob................................ 4-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 6-1
Steering, checking.................................7-26
Storage....................................................8-3Supporting the motorcycle .................... 7-27
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 7-25
TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-23
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ........... 7-15
Tires ...................................................... 7-15
Transmission oil ...................................... 7-9
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-30
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 7-31VVehicle identification number ................ 10-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 7-26
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-27
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-28
Wheels .................................................. 7-17
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