Hardening, shrinkage, or damage of both gaskets and O-rings after disassembly can reduce sealing performance.
Remove old gaskets and clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly so that no gasket material or other material remains.
Install the new gaskets and replace the used O-rings when re-assembling.

Force
Liquid Gasket, Non-permanent Locking AgentStopping the engine
Close the throttle completely.
Shift the transmission into neutral
Turn the ignition key to “OFF�.
Support the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand.
Lock the steering.
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped with a
vehicle-down sensor, which causes
the engine to sto ...
Rider’s Seat Removal
Remove the bolts and seat cover.
A. Bolts
B. Seat Cover
Remove the mounting bolts and pull
off the seat upward.
A. Mounting Bolts
B. Rider’s Seat ...
Armature Inspection
Using the × 1 Ω hand tester range, measure the resistance
between any two commutator segments [A].
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
If there is a high resistance or no reading (∞) between any
two segments, a winding is open and the starter motor
must be replaced.
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