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 DisassemblyPiston Removal
Remove:
Crankshaft (see Crankshaft Removal)
Remove the piston together with the connecting rod to the
cylinder head side.
NOTICE
Discard the connecting rod bolts and nuts. To prevent
damage to the crankpin surfaces, do not allow
the connecting rod bolts to bump against the
crankpins. ...
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement
Remove the upper seat cover (see Seat Cover Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A].
Turn the socket [A] counterclockwise and remove the
socket together with the bulb.
Push and turn the turn signal light bulb [A] counterclockwise
an ...
Nozzle Assy Disassembly
Remove the nozzle assy (see Nozzle Assy Removal).
Pull out the secondary fuel injectors [A] from the delivery
pipe assy [B].
NOTE
Do not damage the insertion portions of the injectors
when they are pulled out from the delivery pipe assy.
NOTICE
Never drop the secondary fuel injecto ...