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PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO
SERVICE
1. Clean the entire motorcycle.
2. Remove the oily rags from the air
cleaner intake and muffler outlet.
3. Drain all the engine oil. Install a new
oil filter and fill the engine with fresh
oil as outlined in this manual.
4. Reinstall the battery by referring to
the BATTERY section.
5. Remove the spark plugs. Turn the
engine a few times. Reinstall the
spark plugs.
6. Make sure that the motorcycle is
properly lubricated.
7. Perform the INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING as listed in this manual.
8. Start the motorcycle as outlined in
this manual.
CORROSION PREVENTION
It is important to take good care of your
motorcycle to protect it from corrosion
and keep it looking new for years to
come.
Important Information About
Corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
•
Accumulation of road salt, dirt, mois-
ture, or chemicals in hard-to-reach
areas.
•
Chipping, scratches, and any dam-
age to treated or painted metal sur-
faces resulting from minor accidents
or impacts from stones and gravel.
Road salt, sea air, industrial pollution,
and high humidity will all contribute to
corrosion.
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