A sealed battery can fully display its performance only when combined with a proper vehicle electric system. Therefore, replace a sealed battery only on a motorcycle which was originally equipped with a sealed battery.
Be careful, if a sealed battery is installed on a motorcycle which had an ordinary battery as original equipment, the sealed battery’s life will be shortened.
Precautions
Charging Condition InspectionClutch
Clutch Operation Inspection
Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play
[A].
Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder.
If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If
the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In
either case, adjust ...
Flap and Rear Fender Rear Removal
Remove:
Front and Rear Seat (see Front/Rear Seat Removal)
Seat Covers (see Seat Cover Removal)
Vehicle-down Sensor Connector [A]
Screws [B]
Clear the seat lock cable [C] from the seat lock unit [D].
Take off the seat lock unit and the bracket.
Remove:
Bolts [A] (Both Sides ...
Water Pump Inspection
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Check the drainage outlet passage [A] at the bottom of
the water pump body for coolant leaks.
If the mechanical seal is damaged, the coolant leaks
through the seal and drains through the passage. Replace
th ...