AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque.
HG: Apply high-temperature grease.
R: Replacement Parts WL: Apply soap and water solution or rubber lubricant.
Specifications
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Wheels/Tires
Special ToolsJump 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 ...
Wear Inspection
Remove the left front footpeg bracket
bolts.
A. Front Footpeg Bracket
B. Bolts
Remove the bolts and chain cover.
A. Bolts
B. Chain Cover
Stretch the chain taut either by using
the chain adjusters, or by hanging a
10 kg (22 lb) weight on the chain.
Measure the lengt ...
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 ...