A sealed battery can fully display its performance only when combined with a proper vehicle electric system. Therefore, replace a sealed battery only on a motorcycle which was originally equipped with a sealed battery.
Be careful, if a sealed battery is installed on a motorcycle which had an ordinary battery as original equipment, the sealed battery’s life will be shortened.
Precautions
Charging Condition InspectionHeadlight Bulb Replacement
Turn the cover [A] counterclockwise, and remove it.
Disconnect the headlight connector [A].
Open the clamp [B], and remove the bulb.
NOTICE
When handling the quartz-halogen bulb, never
touch the glass portion with bare hands. Always
use a clean cloth. Oil contamination from hand ...
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the exhaust butterfly valve actuator especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the actuator
can damage it.
Remove:
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter)
Clamp [A]
Screws [B] and Washers
Slide the covers [A] and loosen the lock nuts [B] ...
Air Suction Valve Installation
Install the air suction valve so that opening [A] of the reed
faces downward.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the air suction valve cover bolts [A], and tighten them.
Torque - Air Suction Valve Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
87 in·lb)
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