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 DisassemblyAir Intake Duct Removal
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Meter Bracket (see Meter Unit Removal/Installation in
the Electrical System chapter)
Immobilizer Amplifier [A] (Equipped Models) (see Immobilizer
System Parts Replacement in the Electrical System
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DFI Servicing Precautions
There are a number of important precautions that should
be followed servicing the DFI system.
This DFI system is designed to be used with a 12 V sealed
battery as its power source. Do not use any other battery
except for a 12 V sealed battery as a power source.
Do not reverse the battery ...
Brake Fluid Change
NOTE
The procedure to change the front brake fluid is as follows.
Changing the rear brake fluid is the same as for
the front brake.
Level the brake fluid reservoir.
Remove:
Screw [A]
Stopper [B]
Front Brake Reservoir Cap [C]
Diaphragm Plate
Diaphragm
Remove the rubb ...