MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7 2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. 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.)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 cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
7. 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.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
9. 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
6-26.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery................................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever .............................................. 3-4
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-23
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-18
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-18
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-5
Brake pedal,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-12
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-7
Centerstand and sidestand
(for sidestand-equipped models),
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Cowling and panel,
removing and installing ......................... 6-7DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-22
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-20EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
FFrame serial number .............................. 9-1
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-25
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-28GGear position indicator lights .................. 3-2HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator lights ........................................ 3-2KKickstarter............................................... 3-8LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-31MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2
PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-4
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 6-17
Sidestand
(for sidestand-equipped models) ........ 3-10
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-26
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-9
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-25TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-29
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-38
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-30
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