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 DisassemblySidestand Removal
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].
Remove:
Sidestand Switch Bolt [A]
Sidestand Switch [B]
Remove:
Spring [A]
Sidestand Nut [B]
Sidestand Bolt [C]
Sidestand [D]
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Coupling Bearing Inspection
Since the coupling bearing is made to extremely close
tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the coupling bearing for
inspection. If the bearing is removed, it will need to be
replaced with a new one.
Turn the bearing in the coupling b ...
Front Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper.
Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.
Install the brake pads [A] on the pad spring correctly.
Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown in the
figure.
Install the pad pins while pushing t ...