1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Remove:
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handlebar.

Handlebars
Checking the handlebarsChecking the condition of the bulbs
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:
Bulb
WARNINGSince the headlight bulbs get extremely
hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from them until they have cooled
down.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the socket firmly when re ...
Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter element
replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hol ...
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
Place the vehicle ...