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Maintenance Fundamentals
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Maintenance
You should also perform other periodic
maintenance checks at least once a month
regardless of how often you ride, or more often
if you ride frequently.
Also, check the odometer reading against the
Maintenance Schedule and perform all
maintenance that is due.
2
P. 34
Periodic Checks
Tires and
wheels
Check the air pressure (
2
P. 47), examine tread for wear and damage
(
2
P. 47), and check the rims and spokes for damage.
Fluid levels
Check the engine oil level (
2
P. 58), engine coolant level (
2
P. 62), and brake
fluid level (
2
P. 64).
Lights
Check that the headlight, brake light, taillight, turn signals and license plate
light are working properly.
Controls Check the freeplay of the clutch lever (
2
P. 72) and throttle grip (
2
P. 77).
Drive chain
Check the slack (
2
P. 67), adjust the slack (
2
P. 68), and lubricate (
2
P. 46) as
needed.
Fuses Check that you have a full supply of spare fuses.
Nuts & bolts Check the major nuts and bolts, and tighten as needed.
Crankcase
Breather
Service the crankcase breather more frequently if your motorcycle is ridden in
the rain or often at full throttle. Service the breather if you can see deposits
in the transparent section of the drain tube (
2
P. 76).
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