Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle
owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained on
the followin ...
Checking the front wheel
1. Check:
Front wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
Tire
Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page
3-23 and "CHECKING TH ...
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated
...