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 DisassemblyMaster Cylinder Rubber Parts Replacement
Front Master Cylinder Disassembly
Remove the front master cylinder (see Front Master Cylinder
Removal in the Brakes chapter).
Remove the seal cover [A], circlip [B], connector [C] and
O-ring [D].
Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143
Unscrew the locknut [E] and pivot bolt ...
Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4
positions TDC.
Install the balancer assembly as follows.
Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection
[B] on the crankcase.
Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear.
Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...
Caliper Installation
Install the caliper and brake hose lower end.
For the front caliper, be sure to install the collars [A].
Replace the washers on each side of hose fitting with new
ones.
Touch the brake hoses [A] to the stopper [B] of the caliper.
Front Calipers [C]
Rear Caliper [D]
Tighten:
To ...