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
CoolantAir Switching Valve Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the air switching valve especially on a
hard surface. Such a shock to the air switching
valve can damaged it.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Disconnect the hoses [B] from ...
Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
Shift into the next higher or lower
gear.
Open the throttle part way, while releasing
the clutch lever.
For smooth riding, each gear position
should cover the proper rate of speed
shown in the table.
WARNINGDownshifti ...
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication
Remove the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
in the Steering chapter).
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
lower ball bearings [A] in the cages.
Wipe the upper and lower outer races which are press
-fitted into the head pipe to clean off grease and dirt.
V ...