Clean the vehicle thoroughly before disassembly. Dirt or other foreign materials entering into sealed areas during vehicle disassembly can cause excessive wear and decrease performance of the vehicle.
Arrangement and Cleaning of Removed Parts
Disassembled parts are easy to confuse. Arrange the parts according to the order the parts were disassembled and clean the parts in order prior to assembly.
Battery Ground
Storage of Removed PartsStarting the Engine
Check that the engine stop switch is
in the
position.
A. Engine Stop Switch
B. Starter Button
Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
Make sure the transmission is in neutral.
A. Neutral Indicator Light
B. Ignition Switch
C. “ON” position
NOTE
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Crankshaft Installation
NOTE
If the crankshaft is replaced with a new one, refer to
the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing/Crankshaft Main
Bearing Insert Selection in the Specifications.
NOTICE
If the crankshaft, bearing inserts, or crankcase
halves are replaced with new ones, select the bearing
inserts and check cleara ...
Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication
Remove the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
in the Steering chapter).
Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and
lower ball bearings [A] in the cages.
Wipe the upper and lower outer races which are press
-fitted into the head pipe to clean off grease and dirt.
V ...