WARNING Some replacement tires may adversely affect handling and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. To ensure proper handling and stability, use only the recommended standard tires for replacement, inflated to the standard pressure. |
NOTICE
Replace the air valve whenever the tire is replaced.
Do not reuse the air valve.
Remove the valve cap, lubricate the stem seal [A] with a soap and water solution or rubber lubricant, and pull [B] the valve stem through the rim from the inside out until it snaps into place.
NOTICE
Do not use engine oil or petroleum distillates to lubricate the stem because they will deteriorate the rubber.
Valve Cap [A] Valve Core [B] Stem Seal [C] Valve Stem [D] Valve Seat [E] Valve Opened [F]
Tire Rotation Mark [A] Rotating Direction [B]
WARNING Overinflating a tire can cause it to explode, causing serious injury or death. Be sure to install the valve core whenever inflating the tire, and do not inflate the tire to more than 400 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm², 57 psi). |
If the rim flanges and tire sidewall rim lines are not parallel, remove the valve core.
Inflate the tire slightly above standard inflation.
Use a soap and water solution or submerge the tire, and check for bubbles that would indicate leakage.
Compression Damping Force Adjustment
There are two adjustments you can make to the compression
damping force.
High Speed Compression Damping Adjuster [A]
Low Speed Compression Damping Adjuster [B]
To adjust the high speed compression damping force, turn
the outside damping adjuster with a wrench to the desired
position ...
Oil Level Inspection
If the oil has just been changed, start
the engine and run it for severalminutes
at idle speed. This fills the oil
filter with oil. Stop the engine, then
wait several minutes until the oil settles.
NOTICE
Racing the engine before the oil
reaches every part can cause engine
seizure.
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Intake Air Temperature Meter
Intake air temperature meter indicates
temperature of the air in the air
cleaner case.
The “Intake Air” is displayed if the intake
air temperature meter is selected.
A. Intake Air Temperature Meter
B. “Intake Air”
NOTE
The intake air temperature meter
shift to the coolant temp ...