MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8-4
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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 protect 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-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
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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
7-26.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 7-11BBattery .................................................. 7-26
Brake lever.............................................. 4-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating........................................... 7-23
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-18
Brake pedal ............................................ 4-3
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating........................................... 7-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 7-19
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-20CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-23
Carburetor, adjusting............................ 7-14
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch free play, adjusting .................... 7-17DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-22
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-21EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-14
Engine oil ................................................ 7-9
Engine, starting a warm.......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-2FFront fork, checking ............................. 7-25
Fuel ......................................................... 4-3
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-3
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 7-28
HHandlebar switches ............................... 4-1IIdentification numbers ......................... 10-1KKickstarter .............................................. 4-7LLabels, location ...................................... 1-1MMain switch ............................................ 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 8-1
Model label........................................... 10-1PPanels, removing and installing ............. 7-7
Parking ................................................... 6-4
Part locations ......................................... 3-1SSafety information .................................. 2-1
Seat ........................................................ 4-8
Shifting ................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal .............................................. 4-2
Shift pedal, checking ........................... 7-20
Shock absorber assembly ..................... 4-8
Sidestand ............................................... 4-9
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.... 7-24
Spark arrester, cleaning ....................... 7-13
Spark plug, checking ............................. 7-8
Specifications......................................... 9-1
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine .................................................. 6-1 Starting circuit cut-off system ................ 4-9
Start switch ............................................. 4-2
Steering, checking ................................ 7-25
Storage ................................................... 8-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 7-28
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 7-24
TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 7-15
Tires ...................................................... 7-15
Tool kit .................................................... 7-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-32
Troubleshooting chart........................... 7-34VValve clearance..................................... 7-15
Vehicle Emission Control Information label (For Canada) .............................. 10-2
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 7-26
Wheel (front).......................................... 7-29
Wheel (rear)........................................... 7-31
Wheels .................................................. 7-17
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