Hardening, shrinkage, or damage of both gaskets and O-rings after disassembly can reduce sealing performance.
Remove old gaskets and clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly so that no gasket material or other material remains.
Install the new gaskets and replace the used O-rings when re-assembling.

Force
Liquid Gasket, Non-permanent Locking AgentStarting 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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Fuse Box Fuse Removal
Remove the left upper inner fairing (see Upper Inner Fairing
Removal in the Frame chapter).
Unlock the hook [A] to take off the fuse box 1 [B].
Unlock the hook [C] to lift up the lid.
Pull the fuses [A] straight out of the fuse box 1 with needle
nose pliers.
Fuse Box 2
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External Shift Mechanism Removal
Remove:
Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal)
Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/
Installation in the Engine Lubrication System
chapter)
Circlip [A]
Washer [B]
Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144
Remove:
Shift Shaft Assembly [A]
Washer [B] ...