If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. In either case, flush the cooling system.
If the coolant gives off an abnormal smell, check for a cooling system leak. It may be caused by exhaust gas leaking into the cooling system.
Coolant Level Inspection
Refer to the Coolant Level Inspection in the PeriodicMaintenance chapter.
Coolant Draining
Refer to the Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Coolant Filling
Refer to the Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Coolant
Pressure TestingRider’s Seat Installation
Insert the tabs on the front of the
rider’s seat into the slots in the frame
and secure the seat with mounting
bolts.
Install the seat cover and bolts.
A. Rider’s Seat
B. Tabs
C. Slots
D. Stays ...
Ignition System
WARNINGThe ignition system produces extremely
high voltage.
Do not touch the spark plug, ignition coil or ignition
coil lead while the engine is running, or you
could receive a severe electrical shock.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables or any other
electrical ...
Starter Clutch Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one and apply grease.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the starter clutch
shaft [B].
Install:
Starter Clutch [C]
Spacer (Small Diameter) [D]
Spacer (Large Diameter) [E]
Starter Clutch Shaft
Starter Clutch Shaft Holder [F]
Turn the O-ring si ...