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 DisassemblyCrankshaft Sensor Removal
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Crankshaft Sensor Lead Connector [A]
Remove:
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Bolts [A]
Crankshaft Sensor Cover [B] and Gasket
Oil Pressure Switch Terminal [C]
...
Balancer Removal
Remove:
Engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation
chapter)
Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Removal in the Engine Lubrication
System chapter)
Remove:
Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever Bolt [A]
Balancer Shaft Clamp Bolt [B]
Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever [C]
Balancer Shaft [D]
Bal ...
Catalytic Converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide,
hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides to convert them into carbon
dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting
in much cleaner exhaust gases
to be discharged into the atmosphe ...