Periodic maintenance schedule The chart below lists the recommended intervals for all the required periodic service work necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy. Mileages are expressed in terms of kilometers, miles and time for your...
Maintenance and tune-up procedures* Air cleaner This section describes the servicing procedures for each item of the Periodic Maintenance requirements. Inspect every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) and replace every 18 000 km (11 000 miles, 18 months). Remove the seat. (6-4) Remove...
Spark plug* Inspect every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months) and replace every 12000 km (7500 miles, 12 months). NO.1 (Front) spark plug removal Remove the spark plug mounting bolts А and В. Move the radiator forward. Remove the spark plug cap 1. Note: Be careful...
Tappet clearance* Inspect every 24000 km (15000 miles, 24 months). Remove the seat. (6-4) Lift and support the fuel tank. (4-51) Remove the fuel tank side covers, cowlings and inner cover. (6-6) Remove the radiator. (5-4) Remove the spark plugs. (2-6) Remove the...
Fuel hose Inspect every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months). Replace every 4 years. Inspect the fuel feed hose (А) for damage and fuel leakage. If any defects are found, the fuel hoses must be replaced.
Engine oil and oil filter (ENGINE OIL). Replace initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months) thereafter. (OIL FILTER). Replace initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 18000 km (11000 miles, 18 months) thereafter. Oil should...
Engine idle speed Inspect initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months) thereafter. Note: Make this adjustment when the engine is hot. Start up the engine and set its idle speed to the specified range by turning the throttle stop...
Throttle cable play* Inspect initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months) thereafter. Adjust the throttle cable play (А) with the following three steps. Minor adjustment First step: Remove cable adjuster covers (В). Loosen the...
Clutch hose and clutch fluid (CLUTCH HOSE AND CLUTCH FLUID). Inspect every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months). Replace hose every 4 years. Replace fluid every 2 years. Clutch fluid level Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handlebars straight. Check the clutch fluid level...
Cooling system* Inspect every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months). Replace engine coolant every 2 years. Engine coolant level check Keep the motorcycle upright. Check the engine coolant level by observing the full and lower lines on the engine coolant reserve tank. If...
Drive chain Inspect initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months) thereafter. Clean and Lubricate every 1000 km (600 miles). Visually check the drive chain for the possible defects listed below. (Support the motorcycle by a...
Brake hose and brake fluid* (Brake). Inspect initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months) thereafter. (Brake hose and brake fluid). Inspect every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months). Replace hoses every 4 years. Replace fluid every 2 years....
Tire tread condition and pressure Inspect every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months). Tire tread condition Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will decrease riding stability and consequently invite a dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace a tire when the...
Inspect steering* Inspect initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 12000 km (7500 miles, 12 months) thereafter. Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning of handlebars and safe running. Overtight steering prevents smooth turning of the...
Front fork* Inspect every 12000 km (7 500 miles, 12 months). Inspect the front forks for oil leakage, scoring or scratches on the outer surface of the inner tubes. Replace any defective parts, if necessary. (6-15)
Rear suspension* Inspect every 12000 km (7500 miles, 12 months). Inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage and the spring unit for damage. Check that there is no play in the swingarm assembly. Replace any defective parts, if necessary. (6-43)
Exhaust pipe bolt Tighten initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 12000 km (7500 miles, 12 months) thereafter. Tighten the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler mounting bolts to the specified torque. Muffler mounting bolt /nut (А): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 16.5...
Chassis bolt and nut* Tighten initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and every 6000 km (4000 miles, 6 months) thereafter. Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque. (Refer to page 2-29 for the locations of the following nuts and...
Compression pressure check The compression of a cylinder is a good indicator of its internal condition. The decision to overhaul the cylinder is often based on the results of a compression test. Periodic maintenance records kept at your dealership should include compression...
Compression test procedure* Note: Before testing the engine for compression pressure, make sure that the cylinder head bolts are tightened to the specified torque values and valves are properly adjusted. Have the engine warmed up by idling before testing. Be sure that the...
Oil pressure check Check periodically the oil pressure in the engine to judge roughly the condition of the moving parts. Oil pressure specification Above 400 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm², 57 psi) at 3 000 г/min., Oil temp, at 60°C (140°F) Below 700 kPa (7.0 kgf/cm²,100 psi) at 3...
Oil pressure test procedure Start the engine and check if the oil pressure indicator light is turned on. If it keeps on lighting, check the oil pressure indicator light circuit. If it is in good condition, check the oil pressure in the following manner. Remove the engine under...