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 GroundStem, Stem Bearing Removal
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Front Fender (see Front Fender Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Front Wheel (see Front Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Steering Stem Head with Handlebars (see Handlebar
Removal)
Fron ...
Parts Removal/Installation
WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive
under certain conditions. Turn the ignition
switch OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is
well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
NOTICE
...
Water Pump Impeller Disassembly/Assembly
Remove the water pump impeller (see Oil Pump Removal
in the Engine Lubrication System chapter).
The sealing seat and rubber seal may be removed easily
by hand.
Apply coolant around the surfaces of the rubber seal and
sealing seat.
Install the rubber seal [A] and sealing seat [B] into ...