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 DisassemblyCompression Damping Force Adjuster and Rebound
Damping Force Adjuster Adjustment
The compression damping force adjuster
and the rebound damping force
adjuster are located on top of each front
fork leg.
Turn the adjuster clockwise with a
screwdriver to increase damping
force.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
to decrease damping force.
NOTICE
Do not force to t ...
Intake Air Temperature Meter
Intake air temperature meter indicates
temperature of the air in the air
cleaner case.
The “Intake Air” is displayed if the intake
air temperature meter is selected.
A. Intake Air Temperature Meter
B. “Intake Air”
NOTE
The intake air temperature meter
shift to the coolant temp ...
Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Front Fender (see Front Fender Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Front Wheel (see Front Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Steering Stem Head with Handlebars (see Handlebar
Removal)
Fron ...