The Importance of Maintenance
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or
failing to correct a problem before you
ride can cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s manual.
A well-maintained motorcycle is essential for
safe, economical, and trouble-free riding. It will
also help reduce air pollution. Careful pre-ride
inspections and good maintenance are especially
important because your motorcycle is designed
to be ridden over rough off-road terrain.
To help you properly care for your motorcycle,
this section of the manual provides a
Maintenance Schedule. The service intervals in
this schedule are based on average riding
conditions.
More frequent service is needed if you subject
your motorcycle to severe use or ride in
unusually wet or dusty areas.
Frequent servicing of the air cleaner is especially
important to help you avoid a possible costly
engine repair.
If your motorcycle overturns or is involved in a
crash, be sure your motorcycle dealer inspects all
major parts, even if you are able to make some
repairs.
Remember, proper maintenance is your
responsibility. Be sure to inspect your
motorcycle before each ride and follow the
Maintenance Schedule in this section.
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Maintenance Safety
This section includes instructions on how to
perform some important maintenance tasks.
Some of the most important safety precautions
follow. However, we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or
not you should perform a given task.
Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause
you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.
Important Safety Precautions
.
Make sure the engine is off before you begin
any maintenance or repairs.
This will help eliminate several potential
hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine
exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate the engine.
Burns from hot motorcycle parts. Let the
engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Injury from moving parts. Do not run the
engine unless instructed to do so.
. Read the instructions before you begin, and
make sure you have the tools and skills required.
.
To help prevent the motorcycle from falling
over, park it on a firm, level surface, using the
side stand or a work stand to provide support.
.
To reduce the possibility of a fire or
explosion, be careful when working around
gasoline. Use only a non-flammable (high flash
point) solvent such as kerosene —not gasoline—
to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from all fuel-related parts.
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