Review the instructions in the "inspection before riding" section of this manual. Perform an entire pre-ride inspection before you head out on the road. Spending a few minutes preparing your machine for a ride can help prevent accidents due to mechanical failure or costly, inconvenient breakdowns far from home.
Practice away from traffic
Accessories and loadingTire condition and type
Tire condition and tire type affect
motorcycle performance. Cuts or
cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle
control. Worn tires are susceptible
to puncture failures and subsequent
loss of motorcycle control.
Tire wear also affects the tire profile,
changing moto ...
Crankcase breather (pcv) cover inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover in the
following procedures:
remove the crankcase breather (pcv) cover. Refer to “crankcase breather
(pcv) hose / reed valve / cover removal and installation” .
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) cover for
carbon deposit. If carbon ...
Engine assembly removal
Before taking the engine out of the frame, wash the
engine using a steam cleaner. Engine removal is
sequentially explained in the following steps:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the front seat. R ...