PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-4
MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
PROCEDURES
This section describes the servicing procedures for each item of
the Periodic Maintenance requirements.
AIR CLEANER
If the air cleaner element is clogged with dust, intake resistance
will be increased, with a resultant decrease in power output and
increase in fuel consumption. Check and clean the air cleaner
element in the following manner.
• Remove the air cleaner box cover
1
.
• Remove the air cleaner element
2
.
• Fill a container with a non-flammable cleaning solvent.
• Immerse the air cleaner element in the cleaning solvent and
wash it.
• Squeeze the cleaning solvent out of the washed element by
pressing it between the palms of both hands: do not twist or
wring the element or it will develop tears.
• Immerse the element in air filter oil and squeeze the oil out of
the element leaving it slightly wet with oil.
A
Non-flammable cleaning solvent
B
Air filter oil
Inspect each time the motorcycle is ridden and clean
as necessary.
Inspect the air cleaner element for tears. A torn ele-
ment must be replaced.