gv250 Ei
gv250 Ei
WARNING
This owner’s manual contains important safety information.
Please read it carefully.
2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
Fill the electrolyte to the battery.
Leave the battery for 30 minutes.
Charge the battery by standard charging necessarily.
Install the battery to the motorcycle.
CAUTION
Do not use the battery without the battery initial charging.
Otherwise, the battery may be shortened service life.
WARNING
The & are started as the battery ignition system.
Do not permit to start or operate the throttle grip after started without the battery caused
by damage to the electrical system.
Always start or ride these motorcycles with the battery.
N O T E
This provides special information to
make maintenance easier or important
instructions clearer.
MAINTENANCE :
The exhaust system of this motorcycle requires no periodic maintenance.
The engine should be adjusted to the manufacture’s specifications and the
spark plug should be kept in good condition. Running the engine with
incorrectly operating spark plug or misadjusted carburetor may cause
permanent damage to the catalyst and to the noise control system.
WARNING
Always open the throttle gradually to
prevent front wheel lifting. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in
loss of control and an accident.
RIDING APPAREL
WARNING WARNING
Do not operate for the ignition switch is
in the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or the Loose fancy clothing can be
engine stop switch is in the “ ” uncomfortable and unsafe in terms of
position while driving at one s pleasure. riding your motorcycle.
Choose good quality motorcycle riding
apparel in terms of riding your
motorcycle.
WARNING WARNING
Review thoroughly the instructions in Ride within the boundaries of your own
the “INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING” skill at all times. Knowing these limits
section of this manual. Do not forget to and staying within them will help you to
perform an entire safety inspection to avoid accidents.
ensure the safety of the rider and its
passenger.
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MODIFICATION
Modification of the motorcycle, or removal of
original equipment may render the vehicle
unsafe or illegal.
Obey all applicable equipment regulations in
your area.
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4. CONTROLS 22
IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION KEY
INSTRUMENT PANEL
LEFT HANDLE SWITCHES
RIGHT HANDLE SWITCHES
CARBURETOR CHOKE LEVER Only for
FUEL COCK Only for
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
GEARSHIFT LEVER
STAND
SEAT LOCK
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
6. RIDING TIPS 43
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING OFF
USING THE TRANSMISSION
RIDING ON HILLS
STOPPING AND PARKING
7. BREAK-IN 50
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9. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 54
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 83
12. TRANSPORT 85
15. LABEL 89
16. SPECIFICATIONS 92
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When refueling, always shut the based on temperature range in your area.
engine off and turn the ignition key to
the “OFF” position.
Never refuel near the flames, sparks
N O T E
and heat sources. In very cold weather [below -15
Do not overfill the fuel tank. (5 F)], use SAE 5W/30 for good starting
Do not fill the fuel tank above the and smooth operation.
entrance lower end.
Using a premium quality four stroke motor
oil will increase the service life of your
motorcycle.
WARNING
Don’t mix the unrecommended oil.
It could damage the engine.
When refilling the oil, don’t allow the
dust to get inside.
Wipe the spilled oil up immediately.
Don’t put the patch on the filler cap.
It could disturb the oil to be provided
and damage the engine.
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N O T E
“ ” means the invisable parts.
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N O T E
“ ” means the invisable parts.
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N O T E
“ ” means the invisable parts.
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N O T E
“ ” means the invisable parts.
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WARNING
Turning the ignition switch to the
OFF or LOCK position while the
motorcycle is moving can be hazardous.
STEERING Moving the motorcycle while the
LOCK steering is locked can be hazardous.
You could lose your balance and fall, or
The ignition switch has three positions : you could drop the motorcycle.
“OFF” POSITION
All electrical circuits are cut off.
The engine will not start.
The key can be removed. IGNITION KEY
“LOCK” POSITION These motorcycles come equipped with
two ignition keys.
STEERING Keep the spare key in a safe place.
LOCK
KEY
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75%
50%
25%
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer indicates the road
speed in kilometers or miles per hour.
WARNING
Obey the speed limit and traffic
regulation at all times.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the meter lamp and
display of the odometer & fuel meter will
come on.
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Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Clock
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FUEL METER
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0.6 ~ 1
Increase the minutes of clock
seconds
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CAUTION
Use the clutch correctly.
Otherwise, the clutch may be worn
quickly.
DIMMER SWITCH
Change the direction of the head lamp
light.
“ ” : The head lamp high beam
comes on.
The high beam indicator lamp
also comes on.
“ ” : The head lamp low beam
comes on.
WARNING
Set the dimmer switch “ ” when other
vehicle is running in front or against.
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CAUTION CAUTION
Always use the turn signals when you
intend to change lanes or make a turn. Do not operate when the dimmer switch
Always be sure to turn the turn signal “ ” position.
switch to the “OFF” position after
completing the turn or lane change.
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WARNING
Apply the brake lightly and with great
care on slippery surfaces to avoid
skidding.
THROTTLE GRIP
Engine speed is controlled by position of
the throttle grip. Turn it toward you to
increase engine speed. Turn it away from
you to decrease the engine speed.
WARNING
Avoid turning the throttle grip during
brakes.
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
“ ” Position : Using when HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
dangerous condition of falling Only for
down during drive and others or “ ” : All four turn signal lamps and
engine stop suddenly. The indicator lamp will flash
ignition circuit is off. The engine simultaneously when the
cannot start or run. switch is turned on with the
ignition switch in “ON” position.
“ ” Position : Using when need “ ” : The turn signal lamps and
operation of engine as drive and indicator lamp go off.
others. The ignition circuit is on Use the hazard warning switch to warn
and the engine can run. other traffic during emergency parking or
when your motorcycle could otherwise
WARNING become a traffic hazard.
Do not operate for the engine stop
switch is in the “ ” position while
driving at one’s pleasure.
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CAUTION
The always comes on the WARNING
head lamp and meter lamp when the
The & are
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” equipped with the side stand ignition
position. interlock system.
1. If the transmission is in neutral, you
STARTER SWITCH
can start the engine regardless of
Use this switch to operate the starting
clutch lever and side stand.
motor.
2. If the transmission is not in neutral,
With the ignition switch in the “ON”
you can only start the engine with
position, the engine stop switch in the
pulling in clutch lever and side stand
“ ” position, and the transmission is in
up.
neutral, pull in the clutch lever and side
Make sure that the side stand igintion
stand up and push the starter switch to start
interlock system is working properly
the engine.
before riding.
’s “FI” check lamp
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“ON” POSITION
The normal operation position for the
fuel cock lever is in the “ON” position.
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N O T E
Confirm the each position by the “ ”
mark of the fuel cock lever. WARNING
Apply the brake lightly and with great
care on slippery surfaces to avoid
CAUTION skidding.
After switching the fuel cock lever to the
“RES” position, it is advisable that the
tank be refilled at the closest gas station.
After refueling, be sure to move the fuel
cock lever to the “ON” position.
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CAUTION
When the transmission is in neutral, the
green indicator lamp on the instrument
panel will be lit.
However, even though the lamp is
illuminated, cautiously release the
clutch lever slowly to determine whether
the transmission is positively in neutral.
& have a
5-speed transmission which operates as
shown.
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WARNING
Riding with the side stand incompletely
retracted can result in an accident when
you turn left.
N O T E
On or Up
Off or Down
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WARNING
Unequal suspension adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of
stability.
Adjust the right and left shock absorber
to the same settings.
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WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop adding
fuel when the fuel level reaches the
bottom of the filler neck. If you fill the
tank beyond this level, fuel may
overflow when it expands due to engine
heat or heating by the sun.
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N O T E
Position the motorcycle on firm and flat
ground.
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WARNING
The engine oil temperature may be
high enough to burn you when the
drain plug is loosened. Wait until the
drain plug is cool enough to touch
with bare hands before draining oil.
Do not touch the hot muffler, or the
hot muffler can burn you.
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CAUTION
Insert the oil filter so that surface of the
oil filter hole turn toward the engine.
INSERTED
DIRECTION LUSTER
MATERIAL
HYOSUNG OUTSIDE
16510H05240
CAUTION
When install the engine oil filter,
necessarily, “HYOSUNG” character and
“16510H05240” part’s NO. be installed
toward the outside, otherwise can
damage the engine.
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CAUTION
Approximately 1,450 of engine oil
must be required when changing engine
oil only without replacing the oil filter.
CAUTION
In case of the engine oil pouring
excessively, the engine output being
made insufficient.
Be careful not to pour engine oil.
CAUTION
Failure to use the correct oil can damage
your motorcycle.
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WARNING
The &
equipped with the side stand ignition
are CAUTION
interlock system. Running the engine too long without
1. If the transmission is in neutral, you riding may cause the engine to
can start the engine regardless of overheat.
clutch lever and side stand. Overheating can result in damage to
2. If the transmission is not in neutral, internal engine components and
you can only start the engine with discoloration of exhaust pipes.
pulling in clutch lever and side stand Shut the engine off if you cannot begin
up. your ride promptly.
Make sure that the side stand igintion
interlock system is working properly
before riding.
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CAUTION
If push the starter switch when “FI”
check lamp “ ” comes on, the
engine will be started badly and the
spark plugs get wetted.
If “FI” check lamp “ ” does not
come on when the ignition switch is
set to “ON” position or fails to go out
after three seconds whenever the
ignition switch is set to “ON”
position, contact an authorized
Hyosung dealer.
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N O T E
If the ambient temperature is above 20 C
(68 F), operation of the choke is not
necessary to start the engine.
Operation of the choke can make the
engine hard to start due to too rich
fuel/air mixture.
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WARNING
Removing your hands from the
handlebars or feet from the footrests
during operation can be hazardous. If
you remove even one hand or foot from
the motorcycle, you can reduce your
ability to control the motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of your motorcycle during
operation.
WARNING
Sudden side winds, which can occur
when being passed by large vehicles, at
tunnel exits or in hilly areas, can upset
your control.
Reduce your speed and be alert to side
winds.
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WARNING CAUTION
Opening the throttle suddenly can be Revving the engine into the red zone of
hazardous. the tachometer can cause severe engine
The front wheel can lift off the ground damage.
and cause loss of control of the
motorcycle. Never allow the engine to rev into the
Always open the throttle gradually when red zone of the tachometer in any gear.
you accelerate.
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When climbing steep hills, the motorcycle 1. Turn the throttle grip away from you to
may begin to slow down and show lack of close the throttle completely.
power. At this point you should shift to a 2. Apply the front and rear brakes evenly
lower gear so that the engine will again be and at the same time.
operating in its normal power range. Shift 3. Downshift through the gears as road
rapidly to prevent the motorcycle from speed decreases.
losing momentum. 4. Select neutral with the clutch lever
When riding down a steep hill, the engine squeezed towards the grip (disengaged
may be used for braking by shifting to a position) just before the motorcycle
lower gear. stops. Neutral position can be confirmed
Be careful, however, not to allow the by observing the neutral indicator lamp.
engine to overrev.
WARNING
WARNING Inexperienced riders tend to underutilize
Operating these motorcycles on steep the front brake. This can cause
hills can be hazardous. excessive stopping distance and lead to
Never operate these motorcycles on a collision. Using only the front or rear
steep hills for these motorcycles. brake can cause skidding and loss of
control.
Apply both brakes evenly and at the
same time.
WARNING
Hard braking while turning may cause
wheel skid and loss of control.
WARNING
Hard braking on wet, loose, rough, or
other slippery surfaces can cause wheel
skid and loss of control.
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WARNING
A hot muffler can burn you. The muffler
will be hot enough to burn you for some
time after stopping the engine.
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CAUTION
Service should may be peformed before
1,000 km (600 miles) on motorcycle that
are used under severe conditions.
CAUTION
The 1,000 km (600 miles) service should
be performed as outlined in the
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
section of this Owner’s Manual. Pay
particular attention to the CAUTION
and WARNING in that section.
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CAUTION
Lubricating switches can damage the
switches.
Do not apply grease and oil to the
switches.
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CHASSIS
Interval First Every Every
Item 1,000 km 4,000 km 8,000 km
Drive chain Clean and lubricate every 1,000 km
Brake Inspect Inspect
Inspect Inspect
Brake hose
Replace every 4 years
Inspect Inspect
Brake fluid
Replace every 2 years
Tire Inspect Inspect
Steering Inspect Inspect
Front forks Inspect
Rear shock absorber Inspect
Chassis nuts and bolts Tighten Tighten
General lubrication Lubricate Lubricate
N O T E
= Ask your Hyosung dealer or qualified mechanic to do the maintenance items marked.
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REAR-VIEW MIRROR
REFLECTOR
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WARNING CAUTION
Keep the battery away from fires.
Never invert the battery cables.
When disconnecting the battery wire,
Ensure that the ignition switch is in
position “OFF” before connecting or be sure to remove the negative
battery wire first with the ignition
disconnecting the battery,
switch “OFF” position, then remove
otherwise some components might
damage. the positive battery wire.
When reinstalling the battery, be sure
CHECK AND CLEAN OF to connect the positive battery
wire first, then connect the negative
BATTERY TERMINAL
battery wire.
Clean the battery terminal when it is dusty
Fasten certainly the battery wires.
or rusted.
Incorrect installation of the battery
1. Set the ignition switch “OFF” position.
will reverse the terminal position
2. Remove the right frame cover.
resulting in possible electrical
3. Check that battery lead wire and
system damage due to incorrect
terminal.
battery lead connection.
4. If necessary : disconnect the negative
The red lead wire must go to the
battery wire first, then disconnect the
positive terminal and the black (or
positive battery wire. black with white tracer) lead wire
Remove the battery.
must go to the negative terminal.
5. Clean the terminal.
Never charge a battery while still in
If there is white dust, clean it with warm
the machine as damage may result
water.
to the battery or regulator / rectifier.
6. Connect the battery wires and grease
the terminal lightly.
When reinstalling the battery, be sure to
connect the positive battery wire first,
then connect the negative battery
wire.
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CAUTION CAUTION
If connect first the battery wire at the If the air cleaner element is polluted, will
battery then lay down at the battery occur to starting go out, output
case, will be installed the opposite insuffiency, combustion effiency
direction [ positive terminal face on decline, and sooty smoke (black
the rightside of the motorcycle] as that smoke).
length of the battery wire has no This appearence is occurred at first to
something extra. clean the air cleaner element and
This time, the battery could not lay down confirm.
perfectly and to occur the short circuit
etc. if the battery install the opposite
direction.
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WARNING
Operating the engine without the air
cleaner element in place can be
hazardous.
WARNING
Before carrying out the following
operations, let the engine and the muffler
cool down to ambient temperature, in
order to avoid burns.
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TIGHTENING TORQUE
20 ~ 25 N m
SPARK PLUG
(2.0 ~ 2.5 kgf m)
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the idle speed to avoid
variations of the cabruretion setting.
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WARNING
Inadequate throttle cable play can cause
engine speed to rise suddenly when you
turn the throttle grip. This can lead to
loss of rider control. The clutch lever play
The clutch lever adjuster lock nut
Adjust the throttle cable play so that The clutch lever adjuster
engine idle speed does not rise due to
The rubber boot
throttle grip movement.
The clutch cable adjuster
The clutch cable adjuster lock nut
WARNING
When finished, turn the handlebars to If you find the play of the clutch lever
make sure its movement does not affect incorrect, adjust it in the following way :
the engine idle rpm and check that the
throttle grip - when opened and then
released - returns smoothly to the closed
position.
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If you find any of these problems with your 1. Position the motorcycle on the center
sprocket, consult your Hyosung dealer. stand.
2. Loosen the axle nut .
3. Adjust the slack in the drive chain by the
CAUTION adjuster as the chain adjust nut
turning toward the left and right.
The two sprockets should be inspected 4. For alignment of the front wheel and the
for wear when a new chain is installed rear wheel, there are reference mark
and replace them if necessary. on the same position, right and left.
Aligning and adjusting the slack in the
drive chain to 20 ~ 30 mm (0.79 ~ 1.18
DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT in), retighten the axle nut securely and
Adjust the drive chain slack to the proper perform a final inspection.
specification. The chain may require more
frequent adjustments than periodic
maintenance schedule depending upon
your riding conditions.
CAUTION
Chain adjust in the following way. The drive chain for these motorcycles
are made of the special material.
The chain should be replaced with a
520HO for
428HO for .
Use of another chain may lead to
premature chain failure.
CAUTION
The drive chain should be inspected
every time before riding.
Excessive chain slack could cause the
chain to come off the sprockets and
result in accident or serious engine
damage.
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WARNING CAUTION
Some drive chain lubricants contain
Kerosene can be hazardous. Kerosene
solvents and additives which could
is flammable. Children or pets may be
damage the “O-rings” in your chain.
harmed from contact with kerosene.
Use H y o s u n g chain lube or an
Keep flames and smoking materials
equivalent that is specifically intended
away from kerosene. Keep children and
for use with “O-rings” chains.
pets away from kerosene.
If swallowed, do induce vomiting. Call a
physician immediately.
Dispose of used kerosene properly.
CAUTION
Cleaning the chain with gasoline or
commercial cleaning solvents can
damage “O-rings” and ruin the chain.
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AKE LI NI MIT
BR R L
WEA
WARNING
Riding with worn brake shoes will
reduce braking performance and will
increase your chance of having an
accident.
Inspect brake shoes wear before each
use. Ask your Hyosung dealer or
qualified mechanic to replace brake
shoes if the shoes are worn to the limit.
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Inspect the tire pressure and the tire 1.75 kgf/ 1.75 kgf/
thread depth periodically. FRONT 170 kpa 170 kpa
Inspect frequently the tire pressure for the 25.0 psi 25.0 psi
safety and the tire life. 2.00 kgf/ 2.25 kgf/
REAR 200 kpa 225 kpa
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SCREW,
FOREIGN
MATERIAL
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CAUTION
Never squeeze the front brake lever with
the caliper removed. It is very difficult to 7. Slide the front wheel forward.
force the pads back into the caliper
assembly and brake fluid leakage may
result.
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N O T E
Before changing a bulb, check the fuses. Turn signal lamp
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2. Pushing in the bulb, turn it to the counter- 2. Pushing in the bulb, turn it to the counter-
clockwise, and pull it out. clockwise, and pull it out.
3. After stick in the new lamp, assemble the 3. To fit the replacement bulb, push it in and
lens. turn it to the clockwise pushing.
CAUTION
Overtightening the screw may cause the
lens to crack.
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CAUTION
Never use other than specified 30 A or
4. After stick in the new lamp, assemble the 15 A fuse.
lens. Installing a fuse of incorrect rating may
seriously damage the electrical system.
CAUTION You should consult your Hyosung
Overtightening the screws may cause dealer or a qualified service mechanic
the lens to crack. immediately.
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CAUTION
Failure to troubleshoot a problem
correctly can damage your motorcycle.
CAUTION
Never use other than specified 15 A
fuse.
Installing a fuse of incorrect rating may
seriously damage the electrical system.
You should consult your Hyosung
dealer or a qualified service mechanic
immediately.
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WARNING
Refit the fuel tank cap after draining all
fuel.
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CAUTION
High pressure washers can damage
CAUTION
your motorcycle (especially the oil Do not use parts cleaner to throttle body
cooler pin). and fuel injection sensors.
High pressure washers such as those
found at coin-operated car washes have Use a garden hose at low pressure to
enough pressure to damage the parts of remove the majority of dirt or other debris.
your motorcycle. It may cause rust, Wash your motorcycle by hand with a mild
corrosion and increase wear. soap or detergent and water. Try to
Do not use high pressure washers to thoroughly remove all dirt and debris without
clean your motorcycle. excessive water pressure. Cloth rags,
washing mitts or cleaning brushes can be
used, be careful with brushes as they may
scratch plastic or painted surfaces. Rinse
the motorcycle thoroughly with clean water.
Dry all areas using a chamois or soft
absorbent cloth.
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TIRES
Inflate the tires to the normal pressure.
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MAINTENANCE DURING
STORAGE
Once a month, recharge the battery.
N O T E
Be sure connect the positive terminal
first, then connect the negative terminal.
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ENGINE
TRANSMISSION
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ELECTRICAL
CAPACITIES
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