Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery then the negative (–) cable to the negative terminal.
Edges of Parts
Lift large or heavy parts wearing gloves to prevent injury from possible sharp edges on the parts.
Solvent
Use a high flash-point solvent when cleaning parts. High flash-point solvent should be used according to directions of the solvent manufacturer.
Before Servicing
Cleaning Vehicle before DisassemblyFront Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg)
Loosen the front fork top plug [A] beforehand if the fork
leg is to be disassembled.
Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm) [B]: 57001-1741
NOTE
Loosen the top plug after loosening the handlebar
clamp bolt [C] and upper front fork clamp bolt [D].
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Up ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see
Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free
the spring.
Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539
Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580
To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting n ...
Water Pump Housing Disassembly
NOTICE
Do not damage the hole wall of the water pump
housing.
Insert a bar [A] into the pump housing [B], and hammer
evenly around the circumference of the mechanical seal
bottom [C].
Take the oil seal [A] out of the housing [B] with a hook [C].
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