Nitrogen Pressure; Hot Components; Used Engine/Transmission Oil - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
Nitrogen Pressure
For shock absorbers with a gas-filled reservoir:
pressure. Allowing fire or heat near the shock ab-
sorber could lead t o an explosion that could result in
Failure to release the pressure from a shock absorber
before disposing of it may lead to a possible explo-
To prevent the possibility of an explosion, release the
nitrogen by pressing the valve core. Then remove the valve
stem from the shock absorber reservoir. Dispose of the oil
in a manner acceptable to the Environement Protection
Agency (EPA).
Before disposal of the shock absorber, release the nitrogen
by pressing the valve core. Then remove the valve stem
from the shock absorber.
Hot Components
Engine and exhaust system parts become very hot
and remain hot for some time after the engine is run.
Wear insulated gloves or wait until the engine and
exhaust svstem have cooled before handling these
parts.
Used Engine/Transmission Oil
may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is
unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis,
it
is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with
soap and water as soon as possible after handling
Date of Issue: Sep., 1988
O HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.