First, engage the oil pump chain [A] to the gears, and then install the oil pump drive gear [B].
Turn the “OUT” mark [C] to outside.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil pump drive chain guide bolt and the oil pump drive gear bolt.
Tighten the oil pump drive gear bolt [D] temporary.
The oil pump drive gear bolt is left-hand threads.
Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/Installation
Oil Pump Drive Gear Shaft RemovalWater Pump Inspection
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Check the drainage outlet passage [A] at the bottom of
the water pump body for coolant leaks.
If the mechanical seal is damaged, the coolant leaks
through the seal and drains through the passage. Replace
th ...
Tire Tread Wear Inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible
to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread
life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use
the tires until they are bald.
Measure the tread depth a ...
Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing
1. Clamp (Hold the regulator/rectifier lead. Run the lead inside of the
installation hole.)
2. Clamp (Bend down the clamp, and hold the main harness and the vacuum hose
(equipped
models).)
3. Clamp (Hold the air intake solenoid valve lead (equipped models).)
4. Run the vacuum hose under ...