Balancer
Balancer AssembleCharging Voltage Inspection
Check the battery condition (see Charging Condition Inspection).
Warm up the engine to obtain actual alternator operating
conditions.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Check that the ignition switch is turned off, and connect
the hand tester [A] to t ...
Fuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates
(alcohols and ethers) especially
in areas of the U.S. and Canada
which are required to sell such reformulated
fuels as part of a strategy to
reduce exhaust emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygenates
approved for use in unleaded
gasoline by th ...
Spark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the spark plugs.
If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C]
is cracked, replace the plug.
If the spark plug is ...