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 DisassemblySpecial Tools
Inside Circlip Pliers:
57001-143
Oil Seal & Bearing Remover:
57001-1058
Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129
Jack:
57001-1238
Bearing Remover Head, 15 ×
17:
57001-1267
Fork Oil Level Gauge:
57001-1290
Bearing Remover Shaft, 13:
57001-1377
Fork Oil Seal Driver, 43:
57001-15 ...
Valve Seat Inspection
Remove the valve (see Valve Removal).
Check the valve seating surface [A] between the valve [B]
and valve seat [C].
Measure the outside diameter [D] of the seating pattern
on the valve seat.
If the outside diameter is too large or too small, repair the
seat (see Valve Seat Repair).
Val ...
Charging Condition Inspection
Battery charging condition can be checked by measuring
battery terminal voltage with a digital voltmeter [A].
Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the battery terminals.
NOTICE
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
Measure the battery ...