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 DisassemblyRear Fender Front Removal
Remove:
Flap and Rear Fender Rear (see Flap and Rear Fender
Rear Removal)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Battery (see Battery Removal in the Electrical System
chapter)
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator (see Exhaust Butterfly
Valve Actuator Remova ...
Clutch Cover Removal
Remove:
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Clutch Cable Lower End (see Cable Removal)
Clutch Cover Bolts [A]
Turn the release lever [A] counterclockwise as shown,
and remove the clutch cover.
About 90° [B]
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Balance Adjustment
If the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally
attach a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using
adhesive tape.
Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the
wheel stops in this position. If it does, the correct balance
weight is being used.
If the whe ...