6PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIRPeriodic maintenance ..........................................6-1Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1Periodic maintenance chart for the emissioncontrol system ...................................................6-3General maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-4Removing and installing the panel .......................6-7Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-8Canister (for California only) ................................6-9Engine oil ...........................................................6-10Final gear oil ......................................................6-12Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-13Adjusting the carburetors ...................................6-14Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-15Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-15Tires ...................................................................6-15Spoke wheels ....................................................6-17Accessories and replacement parts ..................6-18Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-19Adjusting the brake lever free play .....................6-19Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-21Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-21Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-22Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-23Changing the brake fluid ................................... 6-24Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-24Checking and lubricating the throttle grip andcable ............................................................... 6-24Checking and lubricating the brake and shiftpedals ............................................................. 6-25Checking and lubricating the brake and clutchlevers ............................................................... 6-25Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-25Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-26Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-26Checking the steering ....................................... 6-27Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-27Battery ............................................................... 6-28Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-29Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-31Replacing a turn signal light bulb or thetail/brake light bulb .......................................... 6-33Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-34Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-34Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-35