
NOTICE
Do not loosen the caliper assembly bolts [F]. Take out only the caliper mounting bolts for caliper removal.
Loosening the caliper assembly bolts will cause brake fluid leakage.

NOTICE
Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
NOTE
If the caliper is to be disassembled after removal and if compressed air is not available, disassemble the caliper before the brake hose is removed (see Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Calipers
Rear Caliper RemovalRider’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 ...
Meter Unit Removal/Installation
Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing
Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter)
Remove the bolt [A] (other than US, CA and CALmodels).
Slide back the dust cover and disconnect the meter unit
connector [B].
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Nut [B] (other than US, CA and CAL mode ...
Valve Guide Removal
Remove:
Valve (see Valve Removal)
Oil Seal
Spring Seat
Heat the area around the valve guide to 120
150°C (248
302°F), and hammer lightly on
the valve guide arbor [A]
to remove the guide from the top of the head.
NOTICE
Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This ...