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Maintenance Schedule

Initial 600 miles or 1000km:

• tighten cylinder nuts and exhaust pipe bolts
• Inspect valve clearance, adjust if necessary
• Inspect all fuel lines for leakage
• (California models) Inspect evaporation canister and vapor lines
• Change engine oil and replace filter
• Check engine idle speed; adjust to 1200 rpm if necessary
• Check clutch adjustment; adjust if necessary
• Check drive chain tension; adjust if necessary
• Inspect all brake hoses for leakage
• Check brake fluid levels in both master cylinders; add fluid if necessary
• Check brake pad wear
• Inspect tire condition and air pressure
• Check steering operation; adjust if necessary
• Check operation of front forks
• Check rear suspension operation
• Check all chassis bolts and nuts for tightness; tighten if necessary

It is especially important to follow the initial service schedule.  I know this from personal experience as the chassis bolts were not checked on my own bike by the dealer and the handlebars flopped forward on me.  Quite a shocker!  My husband now does all the work on my bike from now on. 

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Last modified: March 15, 2006