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 DisassemblyMeter Unit Inspection
Remove the meter unit (see Meter Unit Removal).
[1] Battery (+)
[2] Fuel Reserve Switch
[3] Ground (–)
[4] Unused
[5] Right Turn Signal Indicator Light (LED) (+)
[6] Left Turn Signal Indicator Light (LED) (+)
[7] High Beam Indicator Light (LED) (+)
[8] Neutral Indicator Light (LED) (â ...
Air Intake Solenoid Valve (Service Code 2d, Equipped Models)
Air Intake Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
Refer to the Air Intake Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter.
Air Intake Solenoid Valve Inspection
Refer to the Air Intake Solenoid Valve Unit Test in the
Electrical System chapter.
If the air intake ...
Oil Pump Drive Gear Shaft Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease [A] to the oil pump
drive gear shaft.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the followings.
Transmission Case [B]
Crankcase [C]
Install the oil pump drive gear shaft and washer [D] as
shown in the figure.
Install the new circlip [E] into the ...