Coolant absorbs excessive heat from the engine and transfers it to the air at the radiator. If the coolant level becomes low, the engine overheats and may suffer severe damage. Check the coolant level each day before riding the motorcycle, also carry out the maintenance and adjustments in accordance with the periodic maintenance chart.
Replenish coolant if the level is low.
Change the coolant in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Radiator Hoses
Information for CoolantBalancer Assemble
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the ribs of the
balancer [A].
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the ribs of the
balancer gear [A].
Check that the rubber dampers [B] are in place.
Face the linked portion [C] to the bottom.
Assemble the balancer weight ...
Crankshaft Main Bearing
Insert/Journal Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Cut strips of plastigage to journal width.
Place a strip on each journal parallel to the crankshaft
installed in the correct position.
Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see
Crankcase Assembly).
NOTE
Do not turn ...
Vehicle-down Sensor Installation
Be sure to install the rubber dampers [A] and collars [B]
on the bracket.
The UP mark [A] of the sensor should face upward.
WARNINGIncorrect installation of the vehicle-down
sensor
could cause sudden loss of engine power. The
rider could lose balance during certain ...