Clean the vehicle thoroughly before disassembly. Dirt or other foreign materials entering into sealed areas during vehicle disassembly can cause excessive wear and decrease performance of the vehicle.

Arrangement and Cleaning of Removed Parts
Disassembled parts are easy to confuse. Arrange the parts according to the order the parts were disassembled and clean the parts in order prior to assembly.

Battery Ground
Storage of Removed PartsSpring Preload Adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see
Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free
the spring.
Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539
Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580
To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting n ...
DFI System Wiring Diagram (KIBS Equipped Models)
1. Air Intake Solenoid Valve (Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
2. Engine Stop Switch
3. Starter Button
4. Air Switching Valve
5. Stick Coil #1, #2, #3, #4
6. Spark Plugs
7. Intake Air Temperature Sensor
8. Crankshaft Sensor
9. Secondary Fuel Injector #1
10. Secondary Fuel Injector #2
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Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cable Removal
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Open the clamp [A] and free the cables.
Slide the dust covers [B].
Loosen the locknuts [A], and turn the adjusters [B] to give
the cable plenty of play.
Remove the clamp [A].
Remove the up ...