Neutral position can be confirmed by observing the neutral indicator light.
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This can cause excessive stopping distance and lead to a collision. Using only the front or rear brake can cause skidding and loss of control. Apply both brakes evenly and at the same time . |
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Brake before you begin to turn. |
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Brake lightly and with care on slippery or irregular surfaces. |
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As vehicle speeds increase, stopping distance increases progressively. Be sure you have a safe stopping distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. |
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Park the motorcycle where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the muffler. |
Note
: if the motorcycle is to be parked on the side stand on a slight slope, the front end of the motorcycle should face "up" the incline to avoid rolling forward off the side stand. You may leave the motorcycle in 1st gear to help prevent it from rolling off the side stand. Return to neutral before starting engine.
Break-in procedures
During manufacture only the best possible materials are
used and all machined parts are finished to a very high
standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts
to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum
stresses. The future performance and reliability of the
engine depen ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Drive chain and sprocket symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Noisy drive chain
Worn sprocket
Replace
Worn drive chain
Replace
Stretched drive chain
Replace
Too large drive chain slack
Adju ...
Swingarm removal and installation
Removal
Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a .
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Disconnect the rear brake hose from the brake hose
clamp (1).
Remove the brake ho ...