Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery then the negative (–) cable to the negative terminal.

Edges of Parts
Lift large or heavy parts wearing gloves to prevent injury from possible sharp edges on the parts.

Solvent
Use a high flash-point solvent when cleaning parts. High flash-point solvent should be used according to directions of the solvent manufacturer.

Before Servicing
Cleaning Vehicle before DisassemblyStarter Clutch Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one and apply grease.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the starter clutch
shaft [B].
Install:
Starter Clutch [C]
Spacer (Small Diameter) [D]
Spacer (Large Diameter) [E]
Starter Clutch Shaft
Starter Clutch Shaft Holder [F]
Turn the O-ring si ...
Wheel Rotation Sensor Rotor Inspection
Remove:
Wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Brake Disc Mounting Bolts [A]
Sensor Rotor [B]
Front Wheel [C]
Rear Wheel [D]
Visually inspect the wheel rotation sensor rotor.
If the rotor is deformed or damaged (chipped teeth [A]),
replace the ...
Transmission Shaft Assembly
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the sliding surfaces
of the gears and shafts.
Install the gears and the gear bushings [A] with their holes
[B] aligned.
Replace any circlips removed with new ones.
Install the circlips [A] so that the opening [B] of it is aligned
with ...