For the front caliper, be sure to install the collars [A].
Replace the washers on each side of hose fitting with new ones.
Touch the brake hoses [A] to the stopper [B] of the caliper.
Front Calipers [C] Rear Caliper [D]
WARNING After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake lever or pedal before the brake pads contact the disc, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake lever or pedal is obtained by pumping the lever or pedal until the pads are against the disc. |
Front Caliper Disassembly
Front Caliper Assembly
Rear Caliper Disassembly
Refer to the Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Rear Caliper Assembly
Refer to the Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Catalytic Converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide,
hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides to convert them into carbon
dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting
in much cleaner exhaust gases
to be discharged into the atmosphe ...
Swingarm Bearing Installation
Replace the needle bearings, ball bearing, grease seals
and circlip with new ones.
Install the needle bearings, ball bearing, grease seals and
circlip as shown in the figure.
Insert the needle bearing driver [A] into the needle bearing
[B] and press the needle bearing into the housing u ...
Battery Removal
Remove the rider’s seat (see Seats
section in the GENERAL INFORMATION
chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” and
disconnect the (–) cable from the battery.
Remove the red cap form the (+) terminal,
and disconnect the (+) cables
from the battery.
NOTE
The battery is ...