Canister Inspection
Exploded ViewJump starting
If your motorcycle battery is “run
down”, it should be removed and
charged. If this is not practical, a 12
volt booster battery and jumper cables
may be used to start the engine.
DANGER
Battery acid generates hydrogen
gas which is flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
It i ...
Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling.
The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the
balancer shaft which has eccentric journals.
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Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
This is a three-position, key-operated
switch. The key can be removed from
the switch when it is in the OFF or
LOCK position.
A. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
B. ON position
C. OFF position
D. LOCK position
NOTE
The tail, city and license plate lights
are on whenever the ignition key i ...