NOTICE
Never drop the vehicle-down sensor especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can damage it.

Remove: Rear Seat (see Rear Seat Removal in the Frame chapter) Upper Seat Cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the Frame chapter) Connector [A] Bolts [B] and Nuts Vehicle-down Sensor [C]
Vehicle-down Sensor InstallationTire 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 ...
Charging Condition Inspection
Battery charging condition can be checked by measuring
battery terminal voltage with a digital voltmeter [A].
Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the battery terminals.
NOTICE
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
Measure the battery ...
Piston Removal
Remove:
Crankshaft (see Crankshaft Removal)
Remove the piston together with the connecting rod to the
cylinder head side.
NOTICE
Discard the connecting rod bolts and nuts. To prevent
damage to the crankpin surfaces, do not allow
the connecting rod bolts to bump against the
crankpins. ...