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 DisassemblyMeter Unit Removal/Installation
Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing
Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter)
Remove the bolt [A] (other than US, CA and CALmodels).
Slide back the dust cover and disconnect the meter unit
connector [B].
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Nut [B] (other than US, CA and CAL mode ...
Electrical Leads
A two-color lead is identified first by the primary color and
then the stripe color. Unless instructed otherwise, electrical
leads must be connected to those of the same color.
Instrument
Use a meter that has enough accuracy for an accurate
measurement. Read the manufacture’s instructions ...
Swingarm Bearing Installation
Replace the needle bearings, ball bearing, grease seals
and circlip with new ones.
Install the needle bearings, ball bearing, grease seals and
circlip as shown in the figure.
Insert the needle bearing driver [A] into the needle bearing
[B] and press the needle bearing into the housing u ...