Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery then the negative (–) cable to the negative terminal.
Edges of Parts
Lift large or heavy parts wearing gloves to prevent injury from possible sharp edges on the parts.
Solvent
Use a high flash-point solvent when cleaning parts. High flash-point solvent should be used according to directions of the solvent manufacturer.
Before Servicing
Cleaning Vehicle before DisassemblySerial number locations
The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle.
They
are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the
same
model type. These serial numbers may be needed by your dealer when ordering
parts. In the event of theft, the investigating authoriti ...
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
Remove:
Screws [A]
License Plate Light Cover [B]
Pull the bulb [A] out of the socket [B].
NOTICE
Do not turn the bulb. Pull the bulb out to prevent
damage to the bulb. Do not use bulb rated for
greater wattage than the specified value.
Replace the bulb with a new one.
In ...
Water Temperature Sensor Inspection
Remove the water temperature sensor (see Water Temperature
Sensor Removal/Installation in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter).
Suspend the sensor [A] in a container of coolant so that
the temperature-sensing projection [C] is submerged.
Suspend an accurate thermometer [B] with temperature
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