The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is in neutral.
Refer to the Starting the Engine section of the “How to Ride the Motorcycle” chapter for starting instructions.
START/STOP Switch (for Stop Watch)
Refer to the Multifunction Meter section of this chapter for stop watch instructions.
Engine Stop Switch
Brake Lever AdjusterEngine Stop Switch Operation Inspection
First Step
Set the gear position in the neutral position.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the engine stop switch to stop position [A].
Push the starter button.
The engine does not start.
If the engine starts, inspect the engine stop switch (see
Switch Inspection in the Electri ...
Camshaft Chain Tensioner Removal
NOTICE
This is a non-return type camshaft chain tensioner.
The push rod does not return to its original position
once it moves out to take up camshaft chain slack.
Observe all the rules listed below.
When removing the tensioner, do not take out the
mounting bolts only halfway. Retighteni ...
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.
St ...