The high pressure inside the radiator hose can cause coolant to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Squeeze the hoses. A hose should not be hard and brittle, nor should it be soft or swollen.
Replace the hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or bulges [C] are noticed.
Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)

Coolant Level Inspection
Engine Top EndVehicle-down Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the vehicle-down sensor connector and connect
the measuring adapter [A] between these connectors
as shown in the figure.
Main Harness [B]
Vehicle-down Sensor [C]
Special Tool - Measuring Adapte ...
Starting the Engine
Check that the engine stop switch is
in the
position.
A. Engine Stop Switch
B. Starter Button
Turn the ignition key to “ON�.
Make sure the transmission is in neutral.
A. Neutral Indicator Light
B. Ignition Switch
C. “ON� position
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped w ...
Brake Lever Adjuster
There is an adjuster on the brake
lever. The adjuster has 6 positions so
that the released lever position can be
adjusted to suit the operator’s hands.
Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster
to align the number with the mark
on the lever holder. The distance from
the grip to the rel ...