1. Install:
NOTE:
2. Install:
WARNING Proper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-33. |
NOTE:
3. Install:
NOTE:
Before fully installing the front brake light switch, be sure to completely install the rubber cover over the switch. Also, be sure not to twist the front brake light switch lead when screwing in the switch.
4. Fill:
WARNING
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CAUTION: Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any spilt brake fluid immediately. |
5. Bleed:
6. Check:
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-18.
7. Check:
Brake lever operation Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-20.
Checking and adjusting the steering head
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs an ...
Adjusting the engine idling speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
The engine should be warm before
making this adjustment.
Remove panel A.
Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, ...
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...