Precautions for maintenance
The “periodic maintenance schedule chart” lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Maintenance intervals are expressed in terms of kilometers, miles and months for your convenience.
| Note more frequent servicing may be required on motorcycles that are used under severe conditions. |
General description
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Refer to “fuel and oil recommendation” in section 0a and “engine coolant recommendation” in section 0a .
Cooling circuit inspection
Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is hot, as you may be injured by
escaping hot liquid or vapor.
When removing the radiator cap tester, put
a rag on the filler to prevent the engine
coolant from spraying out.
Inspect the cooling ...
Cooling fan inspection
Cooling fan operating temperature
standard
(on → off): approx. 100 ?‹C (212 ƒ‹f)
(off → on): approx. 105 ?‹C (221 ƒ‹f)
Inspect the cooling fan in the following procedures:
disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (1).
Test the cooling fan motor for load ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear suspension components” “rear suspension assembly
construction”
Special tool
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