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CHK
ADJ
EAS00036
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments.
If followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a
longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles
already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians
should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EAS00037
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING [
×
1,000 km (
×
600 mi)]
0.5 2 4 8 12
1 * Fuel line
• Check fuel hose and vacuum hose for cracks or
damage.
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2 Spark plug
• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.
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• Replace if necessary.
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3*Valves
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust.
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4 Air filter element
• Clean. Replace if necessary.
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Every 2,000 km (1,200 mi)
5
V-belt case air filter
element
• Clean. Replace if necessary.
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Every 2,000 km (1,200 mi)
6*Battery
• Check electrolyte level and specific gravity.
• Make sure that the breather hose is properly
routed.
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7 * Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid
leakage. (See NOTE on page 3-2.)
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
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8 * Rear brake
• Check operation and adjust brake lever free play.
• Replace brake shoes if necessary.
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9 * Wheels
• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
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10 * Wheel bearings
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
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11 * Steering bearings
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease, every
12,000 km.
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12 * Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
properly tightened.
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13
Sidestand/center-
stand
• Check operation.
• Lubricate.
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14 * Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
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15 *
Shock absorber
assembly
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leak-
age.
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16 * Carburetor
• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed.
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17 Engine oil
• Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
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Every 2,000 km (1,200 mi)
18 * Engine oil strainer
• Clean.
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19
Final transmission
oil
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
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• Change.
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Every 10,000 km (6,000 mi)
20 * V-belt
• Check the damage and wear.
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• Replace.
Every 25,000 km (16,000 mi) (See NOTE.)
21 *
Front and rear brake
switches
• Check operation.
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INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION CHART