Special Tools and Sealants
Crankcase SplittingWashing Your Motorcycle
Rinse your bike with cold water from
a garden hose to remove any loose
dirt.
Mix a mild neutral detergent (designed
for motorcycles or automobiles)
and water in a bucket. Use
a soft cloth or sponge to wash your
motorcycle. If needed, use a mild degreaser
to remove any oil or greas ...
Relay Box Removal
Remove the left fuel tank cover (see Fuel Tank Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connectors [A].
Pull out the relay box [B] from the rubber protector [C].
NOTE
The relay box has relays and diodes. The relays and
diodes can not be removed.
Relay Box Installa ...
Crankshaft Main Bearing
Insert/Journal Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Cut strips of plastigage to journal width.
Place a strip on each journal parallel to the crankshaft
installed in the correct position.
Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see
Crankcase Assembly).
NOTE
Do not turn ...