If your motorcycle battery is “run down”, it should be removed and charged. If this is not practical, a 12 volt booster battery and jumper cables may be used to start the engine.
DANGER
Battery acid generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
It is present within a battery at all times, even in a discharged condition. Keep all flames and sparks (cigarettes) away from the battery. Wear eye protection when working with a battery. In the event of battery acid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, wash the affected areas immediately with water for at least 5 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Connecting Jumper Cables

A. From Booster Battery Positive (+) Terminal
B. Swingarm Pivot
C. From Booster Battery Negative (–) Terminal
DANGER
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can cause burns and produce hydrogen gas which is highly explosive. Do not make this last connection at the fuel system or battery. Take care not to touch the positive and negative cables together, and do not lean over the battery when making this last connection. Do not connect to a frozen battery. It could explode. Do not reverse polarity by connecting positive (+) to negative (–), or a battery explosion and serious damage to the electrical system may occur.
NOTICE
Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 5 seconds or the starter will overheat and the battery power will drop temporarily. Wait 15 seconds between each operation of the starter to let it cool and the battery power recover.
Starting the Engine
Moving OffOil Level Inspection
Check that the engine oil level is between the upper [A]
and lower [B] levels in the gauge.
NOTE
Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the
ground.
If the motorcycle has just been used, wait several minutes
for all the oil to drain down.
If the oil has just been changed, ...
Oil Cooler Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the new O-ring.
Install the water hoses and hose clamps [A] as shown in
the figure.
Water Hose (About 300 mm, 11.8 in.) [B]
Water Hose (About 130 mm, 5.1 in.) [C]
Yellow Paint [D]
Tighten:
Torque - Water Hose Clamp S ...
US, CA and CAL Models
1. Hold the water hose [A]. Insert the tab into the slot.
2. Hold the water hose [B]. Insert the tab into the slot.
3. Water Hose Fitting on Cylinder Head
4. Heat Insulation Rubber Plate
5. Run the crankshaft sensor lead and the oil pressure switch lead into the
slot, and hook the slot
on ...