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 DisassemblyCrankcase Assembly
NOTICE
The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined
at the factory in the assembled state, so the
crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.
With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the mating surfaces
of the crankcase halves and wipe dry
WARNINGGasoline and low flash-poin ...
Crankshaft Installation
NOTE
If the crankshaft is replaced with a new one, refer to
the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing/Crankshaft Main
Bearing Insert Selection in the Specifications.
NOTICE
If the crankshaft, bearing inserts, or crankcase
halves are replaced with new ones, select the bearing
inserts and check cleara ...
Premuffler Chamber Removal
Remove:
Muffler Body (see Muffler Body Removal)
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter)
Oxygen Sensor (Equipped Models) (see Oxygen Sensor
Removal (Equipped Models) in the Electrical System
chapter ...