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 LeadsECU Power Supply Inspection
Remove the upper air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner
Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the ECU connectors.
If the connector is clogged with mud or dust, blow it off
with compressed air.
Remove the ECU (see ECU Removal).
Visually inspect the ...
Engine Oil Change
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming
up the engine.
Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil.
The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter
(see Oil Filter Replacement).
Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one.
Tighten t ...
Check 2-3: Intake Air Temperature Inspection
Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor connector
[A] (see Intake Air Temperature Sensor Removal in the
Self-Diagnosis System chapter).
Connect the variable rheostat [B] to the R/BK lead [C] and
BR/BK lead [D] terminals.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Read the temperatur ...