Chrome and uncoated aluminum parts can be treated with a chrome/aluminum polish. Coated aluminum should be washed with a mild neutral detergent and finished with a spray polish. Aluminum wheels, both painted and unpainted can be cleaned with special non-acid based wheel spray cleaners.
Windshield and Other Plastic Parts
Leather, Vinyl, and RubberRocker 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 ...
Rider’s Seat Removal
Remove the bolts and seat cover.
A. Bolts
B. Seat Cover
Remove the mounting bolts and pull
off the seat upward.
A. Mounting Bolts
B. Rider’s Seat ...
Subthrottle Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Disconnect the subthrottle sensor connector and connect
the harness adapter [A] between these connectors.
Spec ...