General maintenance andlubrication chart..............................................6-4Removing and installing thecowling and panels ........................................6-7Checking the spark plug ..................................6-9Canister (for California only) ..........................6-11Engine oil and oil filter element ......................6-11Cleaning the air filter element andcheck hose...................................................6-14Cleaning the spark arrester............................6-16Adjusting the carburetor.................................6-17Adjusting the throttle cablefree play .......................................................6-18Adjusting the valve clearance ........................6-18Tires ...............................................................6-18Spoke wheels.................................................6-21Accessories and replacement parts...............6-21Adjusting the clutch lever free play ................6-22Adjusting the brake lever free play.................6-23Adjusting the brake pedal positionand free play ................................................6-23Adjusting the rear brake lightswitch ...........................................................6-25Checking the front brake pads andrear brake shoes ..........................................6-25Checking the brake fluid level ........................6-26Changing the brake fluid ................................6-27Drive chain slack............................................6-28Lubricating the drive chain .............................6-29Checking and lubricating thecables...........................................................6-30Checking and lubricating the throttle gripand cable .....................................................6-31Checking and lubricating thebrake and shift pedals..................................6-31Checking and lubricating thebrake and clutch levers ................................6-31Checking and lubricating thesidestand......................................................6-32Lubricating the rear suspension.....................6-32Checking the front fork...................................6-32Checking the steering ....................................6-33Checking the wheel bearings.........................6-34Battery............................................................6-34Replacing the fuse .........................................6-37Replacing the headlight bulb..........................6-37Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................6-39Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................6-39Supporting the motorcycle .............................6-40Front wheel ....................................................6-41Rear wheel.....................................................6-42Troubleshooting .............................................6-43Troubleshooting chart ....................................6-44TABLE OF CONTENTS123456789