NOTICE
The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined at the factory in the assembled state, so the crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.
| WARNING Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. Clean the crankcase in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there are no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not use gasoline or a low flash-point solvent to clean the crankcase. |
Crankcase Splitting
Upper Crankcase AssemblyCylinder Head Cover Removal
Remove:
Air Suction Valves (see Air Suction Valve Removal)
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Stick Coils (see Stick Coil Removal in the Electrical System
chapter)
Remove the clamps [A].
Turn up the front side of the heat insulation ...
Inquiries to Rider
DFI Diagnosis Flow Chart
Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to
confirm what kind of symptoms
the rider has encountered.
Try to find out exactly what problem occurred under exactly what
conditions by asking the rider;
knowing this information may h ...
Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber
If your motorcycle has leather accessories,
special care must be taken.
Use a leather cleaner/treatment to
clean and care for leather accessories.
Washing leather parts with detergent
and water will damage them, shortening
their life.
Vinyl parts should be washed with the
rest of themo ...