NOTE
Whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, or especially after using a high-pressure water spray, perform the general lubrication.
Pivots: Lubricate with Grease.
Brake Lever
Brake Pedal
Clutch Lever
Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Pin
Sidestand
Points: Lubricate with Grease
Clutch Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends [A] Throttle Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends
Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor.
Clutch Cable
Throttle Cables
The cable may be lubricated by using a commercially available pressure cable lubricator with an aerosol cable lubricant.
If cable movement is not free after lubricating, if the cable is frayed [B], or if the cable housing is kinked [C], replace the cable.
Engine Vacuum Synchronization Inspection
NOTE
These procedures are explained on the assumption that
the intake and exhaust systems of the engine are in
good condition.
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical.
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner ...
Tire Air Pressure Inspection
Remove the air valve cap.
Measure the tire air pressure with an air pressure gauge
[A] when the tires are cold (that is, when the motorcycle
has not been ridden more than a mile during the past 3
hours).
Install the air valve cap.
Adjust the tire air pressure according to the specifi ...
Fuel Type
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Antiknock Index of 90.
The Antiknock Index is posted on service
station pumps. The octane rating
of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance
to detonation or “knocking.” The
Antiknock Index is an average of the
Research Octane Number (R ...