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 DisassemblyFront Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each
Fork Leg)).
Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for
removing the piston rod assy easily.
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the
outer tube.
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DFI System Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE
This is not an exhaustive list, giving every possible cause for each
problem listed. It is meant
simply as a rough guide to assist the troubleshooting for some of the more
common difficulties in
DFI system.
The ECU may be involved in the DFI electrical and ignition system
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Rear Master Cylinder Installation
Replace the washers that are on each side of hose fitting
with new ones.
Install the brake hose [A].
Touch the brake hose to the stopper [B] of the rear master
cylinder.
Tighten:
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Install the master cylinder, the brack ...