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24. Check the idle speed.
Start the engine and warm it up to its normal
operating temperature.
Place the motorcycle on its centerstand on a firm,
level surface.
Connect a tachometer to the engine according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Verify the idle speed (rpm).
Idle speed: l,000
±
100 rpm
If an adjustment is needed, turn the throttle stop screw
to set the idle speed using a screwdriver.
Stop the engine and remove the tachometer
25. Check the tire pressure.
Front: 42 psi
Rear: 42 psi
26. Install the fuel tank knee grip pads.
Only install the optional knee grip pads if the
customer states a desire to have them installed.
Clean the mating surfaces of the fuel tank with a clean
shop towel and isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.
Peel off the backing sheets and attach the pads to the
sides of the fuel tank 30 mm from the lower front edges
of the tank, as shown in the illustration.
If the ambient temperature is 77
°
F or below, warm the
mating surfaces of the tank and the pad’s adhesive
side with a hair dryer before attaching.
After attaching the pads, press down firmly over the
entire area of the pad to ensure maximum adhesion.
Avoid washing the motorcycle or riding in wet
conditions for 24 hours after attaching the pads.
27. Complete the Set-Up/Pre-Delivery
Checklist.
Complete an On-Road Motorcycle Set-up/Pre-delivery
Checklist (Reorder No. S0297) by checking the boxes
confirming that the steps were done.
THROTTLE
STOP
SCREW
INCREASE
DECREASE
30 mm
30 mm
FUEL TANK
KNEE GRIP PADS
NE
W
