Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nuts, or screws, start them all in their holes and tighten them to a snug fit. Then tighten them according to the specified sequence to prevent case warpage or deformation which can lead to malfunction. Conversely when loosening the bolts, nuts, or screws, first loosen all of them by about a quarter turn and then remove them. If the specified tightening sequence is not indicated, tighten the fasteners alternating diagonally.

Tightening Torque
Incorrect torque applied to a bolt, nut, or screw may lead to serious damage. Tighten fasteners to the specified torque using a good quality torque wrench.

Replacement Parts
ForceSpring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster
[A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. B ...
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
Remove:
Screws [A]
License Plate Light Cover [B]
Pull the bulb [A] out of the socket [B].
NOTICE
Do not turn the bulb. Pull the bulb out to prevent
damage to the bulb. Do not use bulb rated for
greater wattage than the specified value.
Replace the bulb with a new one.
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Radiator 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 ...