Before starting to perform an inspection service or carry out a disassembly and reassembly operation on a motorcycle, read the precautions given below. To facilitate actual operations, notes, illustrations, photographs, cautions, and detailed descriptions have been included in each chapter wherever necessary. This section explains the items that require particular attention during the removal and reinstallation or disassembly and reassembly of general parts.
Especially note the following.
General Information
Battery GroundECU Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the ECU especially on a hard surface.
Such a shock to the ECU can damage it.
Remove the upper air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner
Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Lift up the ECU [A] with rubber protector [B] to disconnect
the connectors [C]. ...
Battery Ground
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
p ...
Power Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected
Power Mode. For more detailed information
about the power mode, see
power mode section in the How to Ride
the Motorcycle chapter.
A. Power Mode Indicator
NOTE
When all power mode indicators go
off, the battery voltage is insufficient.
Have the machine ...