Chrome and uncoated aluminum parts can be treated with a chrome/aluminum polish. Coated aluminum should be washed with a mild neutral detergent and finished with a spray polish. Aluminum wheels, both painted and unpainted can be cleaned with special non-acid based wheel spray cleaners.
Windshield and Other Plastic Parts
Leather, Vinyl, and RubberESD Actuator Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the electronic steering damper unit (see Steering
Damper Removal in the Steering chapter).
Connect a digitalmeter to the ESD actuator connector [A].
Measure the ESD actuator resistance.
ESD Actuator Resistance
Connections: BK lead [1] ← ...
Special Tools
Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129
Jack:
57001-1238
Bearing Remover Head, 25 × 28:
57001-1346
Bearing Remover Shaft, 13:
57001-1377
Jack Attachment:
57001-1608 ...
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE
Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand.
Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears
dry.
Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection).
Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain
is tightest.
Measure the ver ...