Tightening torque specifications
| Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Body frame construction” “front footrest bracket construction” “side-stand construction” |
Reference
: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c .
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
| Note required service material is also described in the following. “Front footrest bracket construction” “side-stand construction” “pillion footrest construction” |
Side-stand removal and installationKnow your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low corne ...
Exhaust control valve inspection
Inspect exhaust control valve
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Inspect exhaust control valve as follows:
remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Check t ...
Swingarm removal and installation
Removal
Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a .
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Disconnect the rear brake hose from the brake hose
clamp (1).
Remove the brake ho ...