Removing and installing the cowlings and panel
The cowlings and panel shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be removed and installed.
Cowling A
To remove the cowling
Remove the screws, and then take the cowling off.

Screw
Cowling A
To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the screws.
Cowling B
To remove the cowling

Screw
Cowling B
To install the cowling
Cowling C
To remove the cowling
Remove the screws, and then pull the cowling off as shown.

Screw
Cowling C
To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the screws.
Cowling D
To remove the cowling
TIP
The quick fastener is removed by pushing
the center pin in with a screwdriver,
then pulling the fastener out.

Quick fastener
Screw
Cowling D
To install the cowling
TIP
To install the quick fasteners, push the
center pin out so that it will protrude
from the fastener head, insert the fastener
into the cowling, and then push
the protruding pin in until it is flush with
the fastener head.
Panel A
To remove the panel

Screw
Panel A
To install the panel
General maintenance and lubrication chart
Checking the spark plugChecking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage Replace the rear
shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks Replace the rear
shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
Damage/wear Replace the
rear shock absorber
assembly.
Bushing
Damage/wear Replace the rea ...
Circuit diagram
4. Main fuse
5. Main switch
9. Battery
14.Neutral switch
25.ECU (engine control unit)
31.Fuel sender
34.Rear brake light switch
35.Front brake light switch
37.Tail/brake light
38.Rear right turn signal light
39.Rear left turn signal light
40.Front right turn signal light
41.Front lef ...
Removing the rear brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully. ...