It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication points are called out throughout this manual, apply the specific oil or grease as specified.

Direction of Engine Rotation
When rotating the crankshaft by hand, the free play amount of rotating direction will affect the adjustment. Rotate the crankshaft to positive direction (clockwise viewed from output side).

Oil Seal, Grease Seal
Electrical LeadsRadiator and Radiator Fan Removal
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Coolant Reserve Tank (see Coolant R ...
What if I am not Satisfied With My Warranty Service?
If you aren’t satisfied with your dealership’s repair work or operations, it
is best to
discuss the situation with the appropriate dealership manager. If you have
already
done this, then contact the dealership’s owner or general manager to request a
review of the issue.
If you are un ...
Shift Drum Assembly
Press and insert the ball bearing [A] on the shift drum [B]
until it is bottomed.
Install:
Ball Bearing [C]
Dowel Pin [D] and Shift Drum Cam [E]
Align the pin with the groove in the shift drum cam.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the shift drum
cam holder bolt [F].
Tight ...