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 DisassemblyAlternator Rotor Removal
Remove the alternator cover (see Alternator Cover Removal).
Clean off the oil from the outer circumference of the rotor.
Hold the alternator rotor steady with the rotor holder [A]
and suitable washer or plate [B].
Special Tools - Grip [C]: 57001-1591
Rotor Holder: 57001-1666
Flywheel P ...
Wheel Alignment Inspection
Check that the notch [A] on the alignment indicator [B]
aligns with the same swingarm mark or position [C] that
the other side alignment indicator notch aligns with.
If they do not, adjust the chain slack and align the wheel
alignment (see Drive Chain Slack Adjustment).
NOTE
Wheel align ...
Service Code Erasing
When repair has been done, warning indicator light (LED) and warning symbol
go off and service
code are not displayed.
But the service codes stored in memory of the ECU are not erased to preserve
the problem history.
In this model, the problem history can not be erased. However, the memorie ...