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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
Initial EVERY
100 mi 600 mi 1,200 mi
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
(150 km) or (1,000 km) or (2,000 km) or
1 month 6 months 12 months
9 Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
12 * Rear brake
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
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9 Correct accordingly.
9 Replace brake pads if necessary.
13 * Throttle grip housing 9 Check operation and freeplay.
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and cables 9 Adjust and lubricate if necessery.
14 * Wheels
9 Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
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9 Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.
9 Check tread depth and for damage.
15 * Tires
9 Replace if necessary.
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9 Check air pressure.
9 Correct if necessary.
16 * Wheel bearings
9 Check bearing for looseness or damage.
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9 Replace if necessary.
9 Check chain slack.
17 Drive chain
9 Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is
Every ride
properly aligned.
9 Clean and lubricate.
9 Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
18 * Steering bearings
9 Correct accordingly.
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9 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease every 1,200 mi
(2,000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first).
19 * Chassis fasteners
9
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
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9 Tighten if necessary.
20 Sidestand
9 Check operation.
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9 Lubricate and repair if necessary.
21 * Spark arrester 9 Clean. √
22 * Front fork
9 Check operation and for oil leakage.
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9 Correct accordingly.
General
Items
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