The battery is located under the front seat. Remove the front seat by referring to the seat lock and helmet holders section.
This battery is sealed type and requires no maintenance.
Have your dealer check the battery's state of charge periodically.
The standard charging rate is 1.2A x 5 to 1 0 hours and maximum rate is s.Oa x 1 hour. Never exceed maximum charging rate.
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Wash hands after handling. |
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Keep flames and sparks away from the battery. Never smoke when working near the battery. |
Caution Exceeding the maximum charging rate for the battery can shorten its life. Never exceed the maximum charging rate |
Caution Reversing the battery lead wires can damage the charging system and the battery. The red lead must go to the positive (+) terminal and the black (or black with white tracer) lead must go to the neg· ative (-) terminal. |
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front fork components”
Special tool
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Conrod crank pin bearing removal and
installation
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Removal
Remove the conrod crank pin bearings (1).
Note
do not remove the bearings (1) unless
absolutely necessary.
Make a note of where the bearings are
removed ...
Washing the motorcycle
When washing the motorcycle,
follow the instructions below:
Remove dirt and mud from the
motorcycle with running water.
You may use a soft sponge or
brush. Do not use hard materials
which can scratch the
paint.
Wash the entire motorcycle
with a mild detergent or car
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