NOTE
Whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, or especially after using a high-pressure water spray, perform the general lubrication.
Pivots: Lubricate with Grease.
Brake Lever
Brake Pedal
Clutch Lever
Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Pin
Sidestand
Points: Lubricate with Grease
Clutch Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends [A] Throttle Inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends
Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor.
Clutch Cable
Throttle Cables
The cable may be lubricated by using a commercially available pressure cable lubricator with an aerosol cable lubricant.
If cable movement is not free after lubricating, if the cable is frayed [B], or if the cable housing is kinked [C], replace the cable.
Others
Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness InspectionPremuffler Chamber Removal
Remove:
Muffler Body (see Muffler Body Removal)
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter)
Oxygen Sensor (Equipped Models) (see Oxygen Sensor
Removal (Equipped Models) in the Electrical System
chapter ...
Meter instruments
Upper Button
Lower Button
Tachometer (with Shift-Up
Indicator)
Red Zone
Ambient Brightness
Sensor
Turn Signal Indicator Light
Warning Indicator Light
(Red)
Neutral Indicator Light
Multifunction Meter
High Beam Indicator Light
Warning Indicator Light
(Yellow)
Fuel ...
Fuel Tank and Cap Inspection
Visually inspect the gasket [A] on the tank cap for any
damage.
Replace the gasket if it is damaged.
Check to see if the water drain pipe [B] and fuel breather
pipe [C] in the tank are not clogged. Check the tank cap
breather also.
If they are clogged, remove the tank and drain it ...