This motorcycle is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to convert them into carbon dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting in much cleaner exhaust gases to be discharged into the atmosphere.
For proper operation of the catalytic converter, the following cautions must be observed.
WARNING Operating or parking the vehicle near flammable materials can cause a fire, and can result in property damage or severe personal injury. Do not idle or park your vehicle in an area where tall or dry vegetation, or other flammable materials could come into contact with the muffler or exhaust pipe. The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during normal operation and can cause serious burns. Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during operation or after stopping the engine. |
Under these conditions unburned air/fuel mixture flowing out of engine excessively accelerates reaction in the converter allowing the converter to overheat and become damaged when the engine is hot, or reduces converter performance when the engine is cold.
Balance Inspection
Remove the front and rear wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel
Removal).
Support the wheel so that it can be spun freely.
Spin the wheel lightly, and mark [A] the wheel at the top
when the wheel stops.
Repeat this procedure several times. If the wheel stops
of its own accord in various positi ...
Brake Pedal Installation
Apply grease to the brake pedal pivot shaft [A].
Install:
Washers [B]
Brake Pedal [C]
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the brake pedal mounting bolt [D], and tighten it.
Torque - Brake Pedal Mounting Bolt: 8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m,
78 in·lb)
Install the re ...
KIBS Motor Relay Inspection (Service Code b 35)
Check the KIBS motor relay fuse (25 A) [A] (see Fuse
Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
If the fuse is good, check the wiring continuity as follows.
Disconnect:
Battery Positive Cable (see Battery Removal in the Electrical
System chapter)
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Lead Connector (see ...