PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-25

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

NOTE

○Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be changed to accommodate atmospheric conditions in your riding area.

Oil• Filter Change

•Drain the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change). Remove the oil filter [A] with the oil filter wrench [B].

Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench: 57001–1249

•Replace the filter with a new one.

•Apply engine oil to the gasket [A] before installation.

•Tighten the filter with the oil filter wrench.

Torque - Oil Filter: 31 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 23 ft·lb)

NOTE

○Hand tightening of the oil filter can not be allowed since

•Pour in the specified type and amount of oil (see Engine Oil Change).it does not reach to this tightening torque.

Wheels/Tires

Tire Wear Inspection

As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use the• tires until they are bald.

Remove any imbedded stones or other foreign particles

•from the tread.

Visually inspect the tire for cracks and cuts, replacing the tire in case of damage. Swelling or high spots indicate

•internal damage, requiring tire replacement.

Measure the tread depth at the center of the tread with a depth gauge [A]. Since the tire may wear unevenly, take measurement at several places.

If any measurement is less than the service limit, replace the tire.