2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.4
]
FRONT FORK OIL:
Drain and refill the front forks
every 5000 miles or annually. All 2005 models use 10 oz.
of 30W synthetic fork oil.
Improper fluid level or leaking seals will cause the front
forks to malfunction. If the fork does not appear to be
working properly or evidence of oil leakage should develop,
see your Authorized Dealer or Service Center.
BRAKE FLUID LEVELS:
Check brake fluid levels at
least every 5000 miles or annually. Check the fluid in
both the front and rear master cylinder reservoirs. Use
only DOT5 BRAKE FLUID approved for brake system
use.
LUBRICATION:
1.
Lubricate throttle control cables with graphite
every 2,500 miles.
2.
Check steering head bearings for adjustment and
lubricate with dry slide
at 500 miles and every
10,000 miles thereafter.
3.
Lubricate the side stand with anti-seize every 2500
miles.
4.
All control pivot points may be lubricated
regularly, especially after driving in wet weather
or after washing.
Vehicle alignment should
be checked every 5000
miles and whenever the rear wheel is removed
Improper tire inflation will
cause abnormal tread wear
and could result in unstable handling. Under
inflation could result in the tire slipping on the rim, sudden
tire failure and/or result in unstable handling.
Never use secondhand, dam-
aged, punctured or repaired
tires. Once a motorcycle tire has been damaged,
it is unsafe to use. A tire can be severely damaged and not
show the damage externally. A damaged tire can fail causing
injury.
Striking objects such as curbs may result in internal tire
damage not visible from the outside. If you are uncertain of
the tire integrity, see an Authorized Dealer or Service Center
and have your tires inspected.
WHEEL INTEGRITY:
Your wheels should be checked
regularly for dents or cracks.
TIRE INTEGRITY:
Be sure to keep your tires properly
inflated. See model specification pages for correct cold tire
inflation pressures. Check before riding when tires are cold.
Do not over inflate tires.
Check tire pressure and inspect for wear and damage prior
to each ride. Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.
Use only factory-approved tires for replacement. Servicing
of tires and wheels should be done only by an Authorized
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.4
]
FRONT FORK OIL:
Drain and refill the front forks
every 5000 miles or annually. All 2005 models use 10 oz.
of 30W synthetic fork oil.
Improper fluid level or leaking seals will cause the front
forks to malfunction. If the fork does not appear to be
working properly or evidence of oil leakage should develop,
see your Authorized Dealer or Service Center.
BRAKE FLUID LEVELS:
Check brake fluid levels at
least every 5000 miles or annually. Check the fluid in
both the front and rear master cylinder reservoirs. Use
only DOT5 BRAKE FLUID approved for brake system
use.
LUBRICATION:
1.
Lubricate throttle control cables with graphite
every 2,500 miles.
2.
Check steering head bearings for adjustment and
lubricate with dry slide
at 500 miles and every
10,000 miles thereafter.
3.
Lubricate the side stand with anti-seize every 2500
miles.
4.
All control pivot points may be lubricated
regularly, especially after driving in wet weather
or after washing.
Vehicle alignment should
be checked every 5000
miles and whenever the rear wheel is removed
Improper tire inflation will
cause abnormal tread wear
and could result in unstable handling. Under
inflation could result in the tire slipping on the rim, sudden
tire failure and/or result in unstable handling.
Never use secondhand, dam-
aged, punctured or repaired
tires. Once a motorcycle tire has been damaged,
it is unsafe to use. A tire can be severely damaged and not
show the damage externally. A damaged tire can fail causing
injury.
Striking objects such as curbs may result in internal tire
damage not visible from the outside. If you are uncertain of
the tire integrity, see an Authorized Dealer or Service Center
and have your tires inspected.
WHEEL INTEGRITY:
Your wheels should be checked
regularly for dents or cracks.
TIRE INTEGRITY:
Be sure to keep your tires properly
inflated. See model specification pages for correct cold tire
inflation pressures. Check before riding when tires are cold.
Do not over inflate tires.
Check tire pressure and inspect for wear and damage prior
to each ride. Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.
Use only factory-approved tires for replacement. Servicing
of tires and wheels should be done only by an Authorized
