Inspect the exhaust pipe, muffler chamber and muffler connection for exhaust gas leakage and mounting condition. If any defect is found, replace the exhaust pipe, muffler chamber or muffler with a new one.
Check the exhaust pipe bolts, muffler connecting bolts and muffler mounting bolts are tightened to their specified torque. Refer to “exhaust system components” .
Muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe
removal and installation
SpecificationsTurn signal / side-stand relay removal and
installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1).
Installation
Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse
order of removal ...
Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches ...
Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low corne ...