Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter).
Remove the canister [A].
Visually inspect the canister for cracks or other damage.
If the canister has any cracks or bad damage, replace it with a new one.
NOTE
The canister is designed to work well through themotorcycle’s life without any maintenance if it is used under normal conditions.
Remove the upper fairing assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the hoses from the separator [A].
Visually inspect the separator for cracks and other damage.
If the separator has any cracks or damage, replace it with a new one.
To prevent the gasoline from flowing into or out of the canister, hold the separator perpendicular to the ground.
Check that the hoses are securely connected and clips are in position.
Replace any kinked, deteriorated or damaged hoses.
Run the hoses according to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
When installing the hoses, avoid sharp bending, kinking, flattening or twisting, and run the hoses with a minimum of bending so that the emission flow will not be obstructed.
Fuel Hose Inspection (fuel leak, damage, installation condition)
Cooling SystemRear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal
NOTICE
The wheel rotation sensor should be handled carefully,
never struck sharply, as with a hammer, or allowed
to fall on a hard surface since the wheel rotation
sensor is precision made. Be careful not to get
water or mud on the wheel rotation sensor.
Do not try to disassemble or repair t ...
Nozzle Assy Assembly
Before assembling, blow away dirt or dust from the delivery
pipes [A] by applying compressed air [B].
Replace the O-rings [A] of the joint pipe [B] with new ones.
Apply engine oil to the new O-rings, and insert it to the
delivery pipes [C]
Insert the joint pipe so that the step ...
Tire Tread Wear Inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible
to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread
life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use
the tires until they are bald.
Measure the tread depth a ...