Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nuts, or screws, start them all in their holes and tighten them to a snug fit. Then tighten them according to the specified sequence to prevent case warpage or deformation which can lead to malfunction. Conversely when loosening the bolts, nuts, or screws, first loosen all of them by about a quarter turn and then remove them. If the specified tightening sequence is not indicated, tighten the fasteners alternating diagonally.
Tightening Torque
Incorrect torque applied to a bolt, nut, or screw may lead to serious damage. Tighten fasteners to the specified torque using a good quality torque wrench.
Transmission Shaft Assembly
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the sliding surfaces
of the gears and shafts.
Install the gears and the gear bushings [A] with their holes
[B] aligned.
Replace any circlips removed with new ones.
Install the circlips [A] so that the opening [B] of it is aligned
with ...
Power Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected
Power Mode. For more detailed information
about the power mode, see
power mode section in the How to Ride
the Motorcycle chapter.
A. Power Mode Indicator
NOTE
When all power mode indicators go
off, the battery voltage is insufficient.
Have the machine ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster
[A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. B ...