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.
External Shift Mechanism Installation
Install the gear positioning lever [A] as shown in the figure.
Install:
Spring [B]
Washer [C]
Tighten:
Torque - Gear Positioning Lever Bolt [D]: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m,
106 in·lb)
Assemble:
Ratchet [A]
Pawls [B]
Pins [C]
Springs [D]
Install the shift ratchet ...
Throttle Control System
Check the throttle grip play each day
before riding the motorcycle, and carry
out maintenance and adjustments in
accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart. Adjust it if necessary.
Throttle Grip
The throttle grip controls the butterfly
valves in the throttle body. If the throttle
grip ha ...
Storage of Removed Parts
After all the parts including subassembly parts have been
cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth
or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign
materials that may collect before re-assembly.
Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious acci ...