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 atmosphere.
For proper operation of the catalytic converter, the following cautions must be observed.
WARNING Operating or parking the vehicle near flammable materials can cause a fire, and can result in property damage or severe personal injury. Do not idle or park your vehicle in an area where tall or dry vegetation, or other flammable materials could come into contact with the muffler or exhaust pipe. The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during normal operation and can cause serious burns. Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during operation or after stopping the engine. |
Under these conditions unburned air/fuel mixture flowing out of engine excessively accelerates reaction in the converter allowing the converter to overheat and become damaged when the engine is hot, or reduces converter performance when the engine is cold.
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal
NOTICE
The KIBS hydraulic unit [A] has been adjusted
and set with precision at the factory. Therefore, it
should be handled carefully, never struck sharply,
as with a hammer, or allowed to fall on a hard
surface.
Be careful not to get water or mud on the KIBS hydraulic
unit.
Drain the b ...
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force adjuster
is located at the upper end of the rear
shock absorber.
A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
B. To increase damping force
C. To decrease damping force
Using a screwdriver turn the rebound
damping force adjuster clockwise
to increase rebound damping or ...
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 ...