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 DisassemblyRadiator Fan System
Fan Motor Inspection
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Using an auxiliary leads, supply battery power to the fan
motor.
If the fan does not rotate, the fan motor is defective and
must be re ...
Coolant Filling
Remove the bolts and quick rivets.
Detach the tabs and remove the right
fairing and cover.
A. Bolts
B. Quick Rivet
C. Large Quick Rivet
D. Tabs
E. Right Fairing and Cover
NOTE
The right fairing and cover uses the
quick rivets and large quick rivet.
The large quick rivet ca ...
Rear Sprocket Removal
Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter).
NOTICE
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the disc.
Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does
not touch the ground.
Remove:
Rear Sprocket Nu ...