Chrome and uncoated aluminum parts can be treated with a chrome/aluminum polish. Coated aluminum should be washed with a mild neutral detergent and finished with a spray polish. Aluminum wheels, both painted and unpainted can be cleaned with special non-acid based wheel spray cleaners.
Windshield and Other Plastic Parts
Leather, Vinyl, and RubberFuel Tank Cap
To open the fuel tank cap, pull up the
key hole cover. Insert the ignition key
into the fuel tank cap and turn the key
to the right.
To close the cap, push it down into
place with the key inserted. The key
can be removed by turning it to the left
to the original position. Close the key
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Brake Line Bleeding
The brake fluid has a very low compression coefficient so
that almost all the movement of the brake lever or pedal
is transmitted directly to the caliper for braking action. Air,
however, is easily compressed. When air enters the brake
lines, brake lever or pedal movement will be partially used
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Chain Slack Inspection
Set the motorcycle up on its side
stand.
Rotate the rear wheel to find the position
where the chain is tightest, and
measure the maximum chain slack
by pulling up and pushing down the
chain midway between the engine
sprocket and rear wheel sprocket.
A. Chain Slack
If the ...