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 DisassemblyFuel Injector Fuel Line Inspection
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal)
Disconnect:
Primary and Secondary Fuel Hoses (see Fuel Hose Replacement
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Do not remove the nozzle assy from the air cleaner housing.
Be sure to pla ...
Fuel Pump Installation
Remove dirt or dust from the fuel pump [A] by lightly applying
compressed air.
Replace the fuel pump gasket with a new one.
Check that the fuel pump terminal [A] and band [B] are in
place.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the fuel pump bolts.
Tighten the ...
Check 2-1: Speedometer Inspection
Using the suitable stand, raise the rear wheel off the
ground.
Rotate the rear wheel by hand or start the engine.
Check that the display changes speedometer.
If the display function does not work, check the following
parts.
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor (see Wheel Rotation Sensor
Inspe ...