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 EndFront Master Cylinder Installation
Apply silicone grease to the sliding surface of the brake
lever pivot bolt.
Tighten:
Torque - Brake Lever Pivot Bolt: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf·m, 11
in·lb)
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt Nut: 5.9 N·m (0.60 kgf·m,
52 in·lb)
Assemble the reservoir [A] and the bracket [B] as shown
in the figu ...
Steering Play Adjustment
Remove:
Steering Stem Head with Handlebars (see Handlebar
Removal in the Steering chapter).
Bend the claws [A] of the claw washer [B] straighten.
Remove:
Steering Stem Locknut [C]
Claw Washer
Adjust the steering using the steering stem nut wrench
[A].
Special Tool - Ste ...
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
Refer to the Drive Chain Slack Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
Refer to the Drive Chain Slack Adjustment in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Wheel Alignment Inspection/Adjustment
Refer to the Wheel Alignment Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance ...