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 DisassemblyOperational Cautions
1. Do not put two keys of any immobilizer system on the same key ring.
2. Do not submerge any key in water.
3. Do not expose any key to excessively high temperature.
4. Do not place any key close to magnet.
5. Do not place a heavy item on any key.
6. Do not grind any key or alter its ...
Upper Fairing Assembly Removal
Remove:
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal)
Center Inner Fairing (see Center Inner Fairing Removal)
Upper Inner Fairings (see Upper Inner Fairing Removal)
Windshield (see Windshield Removal)
Disconnect the front turn signal light lead connector [A]
(both sides).
Remove the bo ...
Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg)
Loosen the front fork top plug [A] beforehand if the fork
leg is to be disassembled.
Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm) [B]: 57001-1741
NOTE
Loosen the top plug after loosening the handlebar
clamp bolt [C] and upper front fork clamp bolt [D].
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Up ...