Right-hand End Cover and Negative Brushes [A] Terminal Bolt and Positive Brushes [B]
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is not close to zero ohms, the brush lead has an open. Replace the brush plate assy.
Armature Inspection
Right-hand End Cover InspectionCable Removal
Remove:
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Loosen the nuts [A], and slide the lower end of the clutch
cable to give the cable plenty of play.
Screw in the ...
Oil Pump Removal
Remove:
Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Engine Oil (Drain, see Engine Oil Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Sidestand Switch Lead Connector [A] (Disconnect)
Bolt [B] and Water Pipe [C]
Water Pump Cover Bolts [D]
Water Pump Cover [E ...
Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Visually inspect the rocker arm, or tie-rod sleeves [A] and
needle bearings [B].
The rollers in a needle bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
inspect the ...