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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission
control system ...................................................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-5
Removing and installing cowlings and panels .....6-8
Checking the spark plugs ..................................6-11
Canister (for California only) ..............................6-13
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................6-13
Coolant ..............................................................6-17
Replacing the air filter element ..........................6-21
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-23
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-23
Tires ...................................................................6-24
Cast wheels .......................................................6-27
Accessories and replacement parts ..................6-27
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-28
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-29
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-29
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-30
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-31
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-32
Drive chain slack ................................................6-33
Lubricating the drive chain ................................ 6-34
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-35
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-35
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-35
Lubricating the brake pedal ............................... 6-36
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-36
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-37
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-37
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-38
Battery ............................................................... 6-39
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-40
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-41
Tail/brake light ................................................... 6-42
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-43
Replacing the license plate light bulb ................ 6-43
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-44
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-45
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-47
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-49
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-50
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