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INTRODUCTION/

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjust-

ments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle opera-

tion and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This informa-

tion applies to vehicles already in service as well as new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All

service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS

EVERY
ITEM REMARKS BREAK-IN
1,000 km
6,000 km
or
6 months
12,000 km
or
12 months
Valves* Check valve clearance. Adjust if necessary. EVERY 24,000 km or 24 months
Spark plugs Check condition. Clean or replace of necessary.  
Air filter Clean. Replace if necessary.  
Carburetor* Check idle speed/synchronization/starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.  
Fuel line* Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.  
Fuel filter* Check condition. Replace if necessary.
Engine oil Replace (W arm engine before draining).  
Engine oil filter* Replace.
Brake* Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE.
Correct if necessary.  
Clutch* Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE.
Correct if necessary.  
Swingarm pivot* Check swingarm assembly for looseness.
Correct if necessary. Moderately repack every
24,000 km or 24 months.**
Rear suspension link
pivots*
Check operation. Apply grease lightly every
24,000 km or 24 months.**
Wheels* Check balance/damage/runout. Replace if necessary.  
Wheel bearings* Check bearing assembly for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.  
Steering bearings*
Check bearing assembly for looseness.
Correct if necessary. Moderately repack every
24,000 km or 24 months.
Front forks* Check operation/oil leakage. Repair if necessary.  
Rear shock absorber* Check operation/oil leakage. Repair if necessary.  
Drive chain Check chain free play/alignment. Adjust if necessary.
Clean and lube. EVERY 500 km
Fittings/Fasteners* Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.  
Center and
sidestand* Check operation. Repair if necessary.  
Sidestand switch* Check operation. Clean or replace if necessary.  
A.C. Generator* Replace generator brushes every 100,000 km.