| WARNING Operating or parking the vehicle near flammable materials can cause a fire, and can result in property damage or severe personal injury. Do not idle or park your vehicle in an area where tall or dry vegetation, or other flammable materials could come into contact with the muffler or exhaust pipe. The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during normal operation and can cause serious burns. Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during operation or after stopping the engine. |
NOTICE
Do not park on a soft or steeply inclined surface, or the motorcycle may fall over.
| WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. |
Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency
Catalytic ConverterEvaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)
This system routes fuel vapors from
the fuel system into the running engine
or stores the vapors in a canister when
the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments
are required, a thorough visual
inspection must be made at the intervals
specified by the Periodic Maintenance
Chart.
Inspection
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Valve Clearance Adjustment
To change the valve clearance, remove the camshafts
(see Camshaft Removal in the Engine Top End chapter)
and valve lifters.
Replace the shim with one of a different thickness.
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the valve lifters and
shims so that they can be reinstalled in their ...
Radiator Hose and Pipe Inspection (coolant leak, damage, installation
condition)
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.
Visually inspect the hoses for signs of deterioration.
Squeeze the hoses. A hose should not be hard and
brittle, nor should it be soft or swollen.
Repl ...