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 DisassemblyStick Coil Inspection
Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal).
Measure the primary winding resistance [A] as follows.
Connect the hand tester between the coil terminals.
Set the tester to the × 1 Ω range, and read the tester.
Measure the secondary winding resistance [B] as follows.
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Torque Limiter Removal
Remove:
Starter Motor (see Starter Motor Removal in the Electrical
System chapter)
Throttle Body Assy Holder [A]
Breather Hose [B]
Roll up the heat insulation rubber plate [C].
Remove:
Torque Limiter Cover Bolts [A]
Torque Limiter Cover [B]
Remove:
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ABS Indicator Light (For models equipped with KIBS)
: Normally
the ABS indicator light goes on when the ignition switch is turned
“ON” and goes off shortly after the motorcycle starts moving. If the ABS is
normal,
it stays off. If the ABS indicator light shows any of the following, a fault or
faults may
have taken place in the ABS. You ...