The air cleaner intake allows air to enter the fuel system. Never allow anything to restrict the flow of air into the air cleaner. A restricted air cleaner will reduce performance and increase exhaust emissions.

A. Air Cleaner Intake
Tool Kit
Front Footpeg PositionStarter Relay Inspection
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Remove the battery negative (–) cable from the battery
negative (–) terminal (see Battery Removal).
Take the starter relay [A] off the rear fender.
Remove the cover [B].
Remove:
Starter Motor Cable [A] ...
Radiator Fan Relay Inspection
Refer to the Relay Circuit Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter
If the radiator fan relay is normal, check the wiring for
continuity, using the wiring diagram in this section.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If the wiring is good, check the ECU for its ground and
power supp ...
Rear Caliper Holder Shaft Wear
The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder
shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will
wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant
drag on the disc will raise brake and brake fluid temperature.
Check to see that the caliper holder shafts ar ...