It is unnecessary to remove the engine assembly from the frame when servicing the cylinder head cover and camshafts.
Note before servicing the engine top side components (until camshafts removal) with the engine in place, remove the following parts:
Other parts except for these “engine top side components” can not be serviced with the engine installed in the frame. Refer to “engine assembly removal” and “engine assembly installation” . |
Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups (e.G., Intake, exhaust) so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions. |
Cylinder head cover
Camshafts
Caution be sure to loosen the camshaft journal holder bolts evenly by shifting the wrench in the descending order of numbers. |
Cylinder head
Note the cylinder head can not be serviced with the engine installed in the frame. |
Note when loosening the cylinder head bolts, loosen each bolt little by little diagonally. |
Carrying a passenger
Carrying a passenger, when done
correctly, is a great way to share
the joy of motorcycling. You will
have to alter your riding style
somewhat since the extra weight
of a passenger will affect handling
and braking. You may also need
to adjust tire pressures and suspension;
please refer to the ...
Gearshift shaft oil seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the gearshift shaft. Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam
plate removal and installation” .
Remove the gearshift shaft oil seal (1).
Remove the bearings (2) and (3) with the special
tools.
Special tool
(a): 09921–20210 (bearing remover
(12
mm))
...
Battery visual inspection
Inspect the battery in the following procedures:
remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container.
If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from
the sides of th ...