Review the instructions in the "inspection before riding" section of this manual. Perform an entire pre-ride inspection before you head out on the road. Spending a few minutes preparing your machine for a ride can help prevent accidents due to mechanical failure or costly, inconvenient breakdowns far from home.
Practice away from traffic
Accessories and loadingFuel mesh filter inspection and cleaning
Inspect the fuel mesh filter in the following procedures:
remove the fuel mesh filter. Refer to “fuel pump disassembly and
assembly” .
If the fuel mesh filter is clogged with foreign particles,
it hinders smooth gasoline flow resulting in loss of
engine power. Such a filter ...
Voltage check
If voltage is supplied to the circuit being checked, voltage
check can be used as circuit check.
With all connectors/couplers connected and voltage
applied to the circuit being checked, measure
voltage between each terminal and body ground.
If measurements were taken as shown ...
Gearshift linkage inspection
Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .
Gearshift shaft
Check the gearshift shaft for bend or wear.
Check the return spring for damage or fatigue.
If any defects are found, replace the defective part(-s).
Gearshift shaft oil seal
Inspect the gearshif ...