A common cause of battery failure is sulfation.
Sulfation occurs when the battery is left in a discharged condition for an extended time. Sulfate is a normal by product of the chemical reactions within a battery. But when continuous discharge allows the sulfate to crystallize in the cells, the battery plates become permanently damaged and will not hold a charge. Battery failure due to sulfation is not warrantable.
Battery
Battery MaintenanceFront Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each
Fork Leg)).
Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for
removing the piston rod assy easily.
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the
outer tube.
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Daily Checks
Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required is
minimal,
and habitual performance of these checks will help ensure you a safe, reliable
ride.
If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the Maintenance
and
Adjustment chapter or see your dealer fo ...
Air Cleaner Oil Draining
A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the air cleaner
to drain water or oil accumulated in the cleaner part.
Visually check the drain hose [A] if the water or oil accumulates.
If any water or oil accumulates in the hose, remove the
plug [B] from the drain hose and drain it.
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