NOTICE
Never drop the vehicle-down sensor especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can damage it.
Remove: Rear Seat (see Rear Seat Removal in the Frame chapter) Upper Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the Frame chapter) Connector [A] Bolts [B] and Nuts Vehicle-down Sensor [C]
Vehicle-down Sensor InstallationEngine 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 ...
Engine Stop Switch Operation Inspection
First Step
Set the gear position in the neutral position.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the engine stop switch to stop position [A].
Push the starter button.
The engine does not start.
If the engine starts, inspect the engine stop switch (see
Switch Inspection in the Electri ...
Spark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the spark plugs.
If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C]
is cracked, replace the plug.
If the spark plug is ...
