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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-2
Removing and installing panels ...........................6-5
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ............................6-9
Final gear oil ......................................................6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-13
Adjusting the carburetors ...................................6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed ......................6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-16
Tires ...................................................................6-16
Spoke wheels ....................................................6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play .....................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play ...........................................................6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ..............................................6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-24
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-27
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-27
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-29
Battery ............................................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-32
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/
brake light bulb ................................................ 6-33
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-34
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-35
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-36
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-38
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-39
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