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 DisassemblyLights and Switches Operation Inspection
First Step
Set the gear position in the neutral position.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
The following lights should go on according to below table.
If the following light does not go on, inspect the meter
unit (see Meter Unit Inspection in the Electrical System
chapter).
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Meter Unit Removal/Installation
Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing
Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter)
Remove the bolt [A] (other than US, CA and CALmodels).
Slide back the dust cover and disconnect the meter unit
connector [B].
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Nut [B] (other than US, CA and CAL mode ...
Shift Pedal Removal
Remove:
Shift Lever Bolt [A]
Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [B]
If the tie-rod [C] is to be removed from the shift pedal and
the shift lever, loosen the tie-rod locknuts [D].
The front tie-rod locknut is left-hand thread.
Remove:
Shift Pedal Mounting Bolt [A]
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