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 DisassemblyKIBS Hydraulic Unit Installation
NOTICE
Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces;
any spilled fluid should be completely washed away
immediately.
Install the KIBS hydraulic unit together with the bracket.
Before installing the brake pipe, check to see that there is
no damage on the threads of the brake pipe joi ...
KIBS Equipped Models
1. Clutch Cable
2. Vacuum Hose (Equipped Models)
3. Left Switch Housing Lead
4. Main Harness
5. Front Brake Hose
6. Throttle Cables
7. Right Switch Housing Lead
8. Bracket (Hold the brake pipes.)
9. Run the meter lead to outside of the meter bracket.
10. Run the vacuum hoses to inside o ...
Wheel Alignment Inspection
Check that the notch [A] on the alignment indicator [B]
aligns with the same swingarm mark or position [C] that
the other side alignment indicator notch aligns with.
If they do not, adjust the chain slack and align the wheel
alignment (see Drive Chain Slack Adjustment).
NOTE
Wheel align ...