If the tie-rod [C] is to be removed from the shift pedal and the shift lever, loosen the tie-rod locknuts [D].
The front tie-rod locknut is left-hand thread.


Shift Pedal InstallationCrankcase Assembly
NOTICE
The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined
at the factory in the assembled state, so the
crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.
With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the mating surfaces
of the crankcase halves and wipe dry
WARNINGGasoline and low flash-poin ...
Tail/Brake Light (LED) Removal/Installation
Remove:
Upper Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A].
Remove:
Tail/Brake Light Mounting Screws [A]
Bolts [B] and Brackets [C]
Bolt [D]
Remove the tail/brake light [A].
Bring down the rear fender rea ...
Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Pump the forks down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect
the smooth stroke.
If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the
fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in
the Suspension chapter).
Pump the rear seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and
inspec ...