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 DisassemblyHub Bearing Inspection
Since the hub bearings are made to extremely close tolerances,
the clearance can not normally be measured.
NOTE
Do not remove any bearings for inspection. If any bearings
are removed, they will need to be replaced with
new ones.
Turn each bearing in the hub back and forth [A] while
checki ...
Rear Sprocket Removal
Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter).
NOTICE
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the disc.
Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does
not touch the ground.
Remove:
Rear Sprocket Nu ...
ABS and KIBS Indicator Lights (LED) Inspection
In this model, the ABS indicator light (LED) [A] and KIBS
indicator light (LED) [B] go on or blink by the data sent
from the KIBS hydraulic unit.
Refer to the Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter.
ABS and KIBS Indicator Lights (LED) Function
*: The mode of “Low ...