The high pressure inside the radiator hose can cause coolant to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Squeeze the hoses. A hose should not be hard and brittle, nor should it be soft or swollen.
Replace the hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or bulges [C] are noticed.
Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)
Coolant Level Inspection
Engine Top EndFuses
Fuses are arranged in the fuse boxes
located under the passenger’s seat and
in the left fairing. The main fuse is
located under the passenger’s seat.
If a fuse fails during operation, inspect
the electrical system to determine
the cause, and then replace it with
a new fuse of proper amp ...
Handlebar Installation
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the handlebar positioning bolts and tighten them.
Torque - Handlebar Positioning Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
87 in·lb)
Install the steering stem head with handlebars.
Install the washer [A] and steering stem head nut [B].
Tighten:
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Alternator Inspection
There are three types of alternator failures: short, open
(wire burned out), or loss in rotor magnetism. A short or
open in one of the coil wires will result in either a low output,
or no output at all. A loss in rotor magnetism, which may be
caused by dropping or hitting the alternator, by leav ...