13. Start engine. Verify that low oil pressure message on
the instrument panel turns off after a few seconds when
engine speed is 1000 RPM or above.
14. Check oil filter cover, drain plugs, hoses and oil
cooler for leaks.
15. Check (hot) oil level. See MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION/ CHECKING OIL LEVEL.
In colder climates, the engine oil should be changed often. If
motorcycle is used frequently for short trips, less than 15
miles (24 kilometers), in ambient temperatures below 60° F
(16 C) oil change intervals should be reduced to 1500 miles
(2400 km). Motorcycles used only for short runs must have a
thorough tank flush out before new oil is put in. The tank
flush out should be performed by an authorized dealer or
qualified technician.
NOTE
The further below freezing the temperature drops, the shorter
the oil change interval should be.
Water vapor is a normal by-product of combustion in any
engine. During cold weather operation, some of the water
vapor condenses to liquid form on the cool metal surfaces
inside the engine. In freezing weather, this water will become
slush or ice, and if allowed to accumulate for too long, may
block the oil lines and cause damage to the engine.
If the engine is run frequently and allowed to thoroughly
warm up, most of this water will become vapor again and will
be blown out through the crankcase breather. If the engine is
not run frequently, and not allowed to warm up, this water
will mix with the engine oil to form a sludge that will harm the
engine.
See figure 42. Adjust chain to 30 mm +/- 2 mm as shown.
To adjust chain:
1. See figure 47. Loosen rear axle three turns.
2. See figure 47. Loosen lock nut.
3. Turn adjusters on each side of the swingarm evenly
to adjust chain tension
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