Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 5

GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICERLI ES
1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and l u bricants or their equivalents. Parts that don't meet Honda's
design specifications may cause damage to the motorcycle.
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and i n correct assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not i n terchangeable with En-
glish fasteners.
4. I n stall new gaskets
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0-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolts or nuts, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence i s specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper i n stallation and operation.
8. Route all electrical wires as show on pages 1-16 through 1-23, Cable and Harness Routing.
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