DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
Right view12. Muffler
13. Owner’s tool kit (page 7-1)
14. Helmet holder (page 3-15)
15. Travel trunk (page 3-17)
16. Passenger seat
17. Shock absorber assembly air valve (page 3-20)
18. Rider seat (page 3-15)
19. Fuel tank (page 3-12)
20. Front fork air valve (page 3-19)21. Headlight (page 7-35)
22. Front turn signal lights (page 7-36)
23. Fuse box 1 (page 7-33)
24. Brake pedal (page 3-11)
25. Engine oil level check window (page 7-12)
26. Rider footrest
27. Coolant reservoir (page 7-15)
28. Passenger footrest
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading. @2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:@ The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. @4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
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