If they appear damaged or deteriorated, replace them.

Balancer Adjustment
Torque LimiterLiquid Gasket, Non-permanent Locking Agent
For applications that require Liquid Gasket or a
Non-permanent Locking Agent, clean the surfaces so
that no oil residue remains before applying liquid gasket or
non-permanent locking agent. Do not apply them excessively.
Excessive application can clog oil passages and
cause serious damage.
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Meter Unit Removal/Installation
Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing
Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter)
Remove the bolt [A] (other than US, CA and CALmodels).
Slide back the dust cover and disconnect the meter unit
connector [B].
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Nut [B] (other than US, CA and CAL mode ...
Battery Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to keep
the battery fully charged. Failure to do
so can lead to battery failure and leave
you stranded.
If you are riding your vehicle infrequently,
inspect the battery voltage
weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops
below 12.8 volts, the battery should be
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