Oil filler cap cleaning - OHVand HCS engines (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Simply pull the oil filler cap from the rocker cover and, where applicable, disconnect the hose(s) from the cap.
2 Inspect the filler cap, and if necessary clean the cap using clean petrol to remove any deposits.
3 Ensure that the cap is completely dry before refitting.
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Carburettor overhaul - general information
Faults with the carburettor are usually
associated with dirt entering the float
chamber and blocking the jets, causing a
weak mixture or power failure within a certain
engine speed range. If this ...
Roadwheel check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Check the wheel rims for distortion,
damage and excessive run-out. Also make
sure that the balance weights are secure with
no obvious signs that any are missing.
Check the torque of the wheel bolt ...
Temperature gauge sender removal and refitting
Removal
1 On SOHC models, the temperature gauge
sender is located on the front left-hand side of
the cylinder head, just in front of the inlet
manifold. On CVH models, the sender is
located on th ...
