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
Adjusting the clutch lever free play
Adjusting the clutch lever free play
Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
Clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play should measure
10.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch lever
free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
Slide the ...
Front wheel
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
Lift the front wheel of ...
Checking the primary drive gear
1. Remove:
Primary drive gear
Refer to "BALANCER GEAR" on page 5-53.
2. Check:
Primary drive gear
Damage/wear Replace the
primary drive
gear and clutch housing as a set.
Excessive noise during operation
Replace
the primary drive gear and clutch housing as
a set
...