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 DisassemblyExhaust Pipe Installation
Replace the exhaust pipe gaskets [A] and premuffler
chamber gasket [B] with new ones.
Install the premuffler chamber gasket to the premuffler
chamber [C] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side
faces exhaust pipe [D].
Install the exhaust pipe clamp [E] as shown in the figure.
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Tire Removal
Remove:
Wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal)
Valve Core (Let out the air)
To maintain wheel balance, mark the valve stem position
on the tire with chalk so that the tire can be reinstalled in
the same position.
Chalk Mark or Yellow Mark [A]
Valve Stem [B]
Align [C]
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Swingarm Bearing Installation
Replace the needle bearings, ball bearing, grease seals
and circlip with new ones.
Install the needle bearings, ball bearing, grease seals and
circlip as shown in the figure.
Insert the needle bearing driver [A] into the needle bearing
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