SERVICE MAINTENANCE,
LUBRICATION AND
ADJUSTMENTS (cont.)
Why Proper Maintenance
is Important (cont.)
Safety Precautions
Read all instructions before beginning any mainte-
nance or adjustment procedures. Be sure you have
the necessary tools, skills and experience to suc-
cessfully complete whatever work you start.
Allow the engine to warm up for three- to ve-min-
utes before each ride; this gives all internal com-
ponents a chance to become fully and thoroughly
lubricated. For the rst ve hours try to observe
a maximum speed no more than 25 mph, and not
more than 35 mph during the second ve hours.
Always be careful when working around gasoline
to reduce the possibility of a re or explosion. Use
only a non-ammable (high ashpoint) solvent such
as kerosene or a specially-prepared cleaning prod-
uct for washing parts. Keep all fuel system-related
parts away from any sources of heat, sparks or
ame. Never smoke around gasoline or other am-
mable materials.
To help prevent the bike from falling over, which
can cause damage to the bike and injure any per-
sons hit by it, park it on a solid and level surface
and use the bike’s side stand or a maintenance
lift/stand designed specically for motorcycles to
provide proper support.
The engine must be off before beginning any ser-
vice, maintenance or repair operation, unless the
instructions specically state that it is to be running.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area or any
area without adequate ventilation. The exhaust
contains carbon monoxide and other toxic gases
which can collect quickly in conned areas and can
cause illness and even death. Hot engine parts can
cause serious and painful burns – let the engine
and exhaust cool before touching.
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