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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
Read Owner's service manual.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen gas. Mi shandling can cause explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after riding to avoid draining the battery.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure tire pressure when tires are cold.
Adjust tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure ca n cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or death.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
(For Canada)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART (For Canada)
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER
READINGS600 mi
(1,000
km) or 1
month1,800 mi
(3,000
km) or 3
months3,000 mi
(5,000
km) or 6
months
1 ClutchCheck operation.
√√√
Adjust or replace cable.
2 * Cooling systemCheck hoses for cracks of damage.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
Replace with ethylene glycol anti-freeze cool-
ant every 1 year.Every 1 year
3 * Spark arrester Clean.√
4 * Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√√√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5 * Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√√√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
6 * Brake hosesCheck for cracks or damage.√√
Replace. Every 4 years
7 * WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for dam-
age.
√√√
Tighten spokes if necessary.
8*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
√√√ Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
9 * Wheel bearingsCheck bearings for smooth operation.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
10 * Swingarm pivot bearingsCheck bearing assemblies for looseness.
√√√
Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease.
11 Drive chainCheck chain slack/alignment and condition.
Every ride
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring
chain lubricant thoroughly.
12 * Steering bearingsCheck bearing assemblies for looseness.
√√√ Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease every 1,200 mi (2,000 km) or 12
months (whichever comes first).
13Brake and clutch lever pivot
shaftsApply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.√√√
14 Brake pedal pivot shaftsApply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.√√√
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