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 DisassemblyRelay Box Removal
Remove the left fuel tank cover (see Fuel Tank Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connectors [A].
Pull out the relay box [B] from the rubber protector [C].
NOTE
The relay box has relays and diodes. The relays and
diodes can not be removed.
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Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cable Installation
Confirm whether pulley [A] is an angle shown in the figure.
41.7° ±7° [B]
This position is original position of the pulley.
NOTE
Correct the position electrically after confirming the use
is discontinued and there is no damage when differing
from the angle of shown in the figure.
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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
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