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1. Place the vehicle on the center stand/
suitable motorcycle stand to raise the
front wheel off the ground.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork
legs and try to move them forward and
backward.
3. If any free play can be felt, have a dealer
check or repair the steering.
WHEEL BEARINGS
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
If there is play in the wheel hub or if the
wheel does not turn smoothly, have a
dealer check the wheel bearings.
BATTERY
This model is equipped with a sealedtype
(MF) battery, which does not require any
maintenance. There is no need to check
the electrolyte or to add distilled water.
WARNING
• Do not remove the battery vent seal, this
can be dangerous, the battery permanent-
ly damaged.
• Battery acid is poisonous and dangerous,
it contains sulfu ric acid and leads to
dangerous burns.
• Avoid skin, eye and clothing contac.Pro-
tect your eyes always when working near
the battery.
• Upon contact with the battery aicd, make
immediate FIRST AID.
• If skin or eye contact with battery acid,
rinse the affected areas with plenty of
water.
• When accidentally swallowed battery
acid drink large amounts of water.
• In both cases, as soon as possible, see a
doctor.
• Batteries develop explosive hydrogen
gas. Keep open flames, smoking materi-
als away from the battery and make sure
there is adequate ventilation when you
charge a battery indoors.
• KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTERIES OUT OF
THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Charge the battery
Have a dealer charge the battery as soon
as possible if it seems to have di-
scharged. Keep in mind that the battery
tends to discharge more quickly if the
vehicle is equipped with optional electri-
cal accessories.
Store the battery
• If the vehicle will not be used for more
than one month, remove the battery, fully
charge it, and then place it in a cool, dry
place.
• If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least once a
month and fully charge it if necessary.
• Fully charge the battery before installa-
tion.
• After installation, make sure that the
battery leads are properly connected to
the battery terminals.
WARNING
Please contact your dealer if you are not
familiar with handling the battery.
Always keep the battery charged. Storing a
discharged battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
FUSE
The fuse holder (1) is located behind
seat lock.
Replacing the fuse
1. Turn the key to and turn off all electri-
cal circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install
a new fuse of the specified amperage.
Specified fuse: 15 A
3. Turn the key to and turn on the
electrical circuits to check if the devices
operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again,
have a dealer check the electrical system.
WARNING
Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage ra-
ting than recommended to avoid causing
extensive damage to the electrical system
and possibly a fire.
LIGHTING
This model is equipped with halogen bulb
headlight. If the halogen bulb burns out,
have a dealer replace it and, if necessary,
adjust the headlight beam.
All other lights on this vehicle are equip-
ped with LED. If a lamp is damaged, con-
tact your dealer for replacement.
