A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the air cleaner to drain water or oil accumulated in the cleaner part.
If any water or oil accumulates in the hose, remove the plug [B] from the drain hose and drain it.

| WARNING Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident and injury. Be sure to reinstall the plug in the drain hose after draining. |
Air Cleaner Element Inspection
Air Cleaner Housing RemovalThermostat Removal
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Throttle Body Assy Holder Clamp [A]
...
Battery
The battery installed in this motorcycle
is a sealed type, so it is not necessary
to check the battery electrolyte
level or add distilled water.
The sealing strip should not be pulled
off once the specified electrolyte has
been installed in the battery for initial
service.
However, in or ...
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating.
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements
with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...