PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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• Radiator cap
• Radiator cap bolt
11.Fill:
• Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark “a”)
12.Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
13.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
14.Check:
• Coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL” on page 3-25.
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
Refer to “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS” on
page 8-143.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
The rear brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal. The rear brake light
switch is properly adjusted when the brake light
comes on just before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
• Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Rear brake light operation timing
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a. Hold the main body “1” of the rear brake light
switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut “2” in direction “a” or “b” until the
rear brake light comes on at the proper time.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
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Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement Lubricate.
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
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CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP
1. Check:
• Throttle cables
Damage/deterioration Replace.
• Throttle cable installation
Incorrect Reinstall the throttle cables.
Radiator cap bolt
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Direction “a”
Brake light comes on sooner.
Direction “b”
Brake light comes on later.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
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