Check the radiator hoses for leakage, cracks or deterioration, and connections for leakage, or looseness each day before riding the motorcycle, and carry out the maintenance and adjustments in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Radiator and Cooling Fan
CoolantPressure Testing
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Radiator Cap [A]
Remove the radiator cap in two steps. First turn the cap
counterclockwise to the first stop. Then push and turn it
further in the same direction and remove the cap.
Install the ...
Fuel Pressure Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Remove:
Fuel Tank Covers (see Fuel Tank Removal)
Fuel Tank Bolts (see Fuel Tank Removal)
Primary Fuel Hose (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Be sure to place a piece of cloth around the fuel outlet
pipe of the ...
Electrical Leads
A two-color lead is identified first by the primary color and
then the stripe color. Unless instructed otherwise, electrical
leads must be connected to those of the same color.
Instrument
Use a meter that has enough accuracy for an accurate
measurement. Read the manufacture’s instructions ...