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CHK
ADJ
INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
EB300000
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjust-
ments. If followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehi-
cle 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.
EB301000
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
INITIAL
(1,000 km)
EVERY
6,000 km or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)
12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*
Fuel line
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
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2
*
Fuel filter
• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.
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3
Spark plugs
• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
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4
*
Valves
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.
Every 42,000 km or 42 months (which-
ever comes first)
5
Air filter element • Clean or replace if necessary.
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6
Clutch
• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.
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7
*
Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leak-
age. (See NOTE on page 3-2.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
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8
*
Rear brake
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leak-
age. (See NOTE on page 3-2.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
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9
*
Wheels
• Check balance, runout and for damage.
• Rebalance or replace if necessary.
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10
*
Tires
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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11
*
Wheel bearings
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
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12
*
Swingarm
• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000
km or 24 months
(whichever comes first).
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13
Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is
properly aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.
Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in rain
14
*
Steering bearings
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every
24,000 km or 24 months
(whichever comes first).
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