Replace the gasket if it is damaged.
If they are clogged, remove the tank and drain it, and then blow the breather free with compressed air.
NOTICE
Do not apply compressed air to the air vent holes [D] in the tank cap. This could cause damage and clogging of the labyrinth in the cap.
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication
Remove the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
in the Steering chapter).
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
lower ball bearings [A] in the cages.
Wipe the upper and lower outer races which are press
-fitted into the head pipe to clean off grease and dirt.
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Engine Oil Flow Chart
1. Oil Screen
2. Oil Pump
3. Oil Pressure Relief Valve
4. Oil Filter
5. Oil Pipe
6. Oil Cooler
7. Balancer Oil Passage
8. Main Oil Passage
9. Crankshaft Oil Passage
10. Oil Pressure Switch
11. Camshaft Oil Passages
12. Drive Shaft Oil Passage
13. Output Shaft Oil Passage
14. Starter ...
Braking
Close the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged (except when
shifting gears) so that the engine will
help slow down the motorcycle.
Shift down one gear at a time so that
you are in 1st gear when you come
to a complete stop.
When stopping, always apply both
brakes at the ...