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 DisassemblyValve Guide Removal
Remove:
Valve (see Valve Removal)
Oil Seal
Spring Seat
Heat the area around the valve guide to 120
150°C (248
302°F), and hammer lightly on
the valve guide arbor [A]
to remove the guide from the top of the head.
NOTICE
Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This ...
Evaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)
This system routes fuel vapors from
the fuel system into the running engine
or stores the vapors in a canister when
the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments
are required, a thorough visual
inspection must be made at the intervals
specified by the Periodic Maintenance
Chart.
Inspection
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Instrument display brightness control
The brightness of the tachometer
LED segments and illumination of the
multifunction meter are controlled automatically
depending on the ambient
brightness.
A. Tachometer
B. Ambient Brightness Sensor
C. Multifunction Meter
NOTE
Be careful not to cover the ambient
brightness sensor on th ...