6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
8
9
EVERY
6,000 km
12,000 km
No.
ITEM
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
Initial
(3,500 mi) or
(7,000 mi) or
1,000 km
6 months
12 months
(600 mi)
(Whichever
(Whichever
comes first)
comes first)
9
Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
11 * Swingarm
9
Correct if necessary.
√
√
9
Lubricate with lithium soap base grease.
9
Check chain slack.
12
Drive chain
9
Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
Every 500 km (300 mi) and after washing
9
Clean and lubricate.
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
9
Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
13 * Steering bearings
9
Correct accordingly.
√
√
9
Lubricate with lithium soap grease every 24,000 km (14,000 mi)
or 24 months (whichever comes first).
14 * Chassis fasteners
9
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
√
√
9
Tighten if necessary.
15
Sidestands
9
Check operation.
√
√
9
Lubricate and repair if necessary.
16 * Front fork
9
Check operation and for oil leakage.
√
√
9
Correct accordingly.
17 *
Rear shock absorber
9
Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
√
√
assembly
9
Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
18 * Carburetor
9
Check engine idling speed and starter operation.
√
√
√
9
Adjust if necessary.
9
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
19
Engine oil
9
Correct if necessary.
√
√
√
9
Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
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