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 .
Crankshaft journal bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for
any damage.
Set the crankshaft onto the upper crank case.
Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft jour ...
Air cleaner box removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal
and installation” .
Remove the air cleaner mounting bolt.
Remove the air clea ...
Rear shock absorber disposal
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
Keep away from fire and heat. High gas
pressure caused by heat can cause an
explosion.
Release gas ...