NOTE
The battery is different in the model equipped with KIBS and the model without KIBS. The (+) terminal and (–) terminal are right and left reversed.

A. For models equipped with KIBS
B. (+) Terminal
C. (–) Terminal
D. Rubber Band

A. For models without KIBS
B. (+) Terminal
C. (–) Terminal
D. Rubber Band
Battery Charging
Battery InstallationStem, Stem Bearing Installation
Replace the bearing outer races with new ones.
Drive them into the head pipe at the same time.
Special Tools - Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft [A]:
57001-1075
Head Pipe Outer Race Driver,
55 [B]: 57001
-1446 or Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Apply grease to the outer races.
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Crankshaft Removal
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove:
Connecting Rod Big End Nuts [A]
Connecting Rod Big End Caps [B]
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods
and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled
in their original positions.
Remove the crank ...
Battery Installation
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container.
If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the
sides of the battery.
Put the battery into the rear fender
Install the band [A].
Connect the positive (+) cable [B] (red cap) to the positive
(+) terminal first, and then ...