1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Remove:
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handlebar.

Handlebars
Checking the handlebarsChecking the condition of the bulbs
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:
Bulb
WARNINGSince the headlight bulbs get extremely
hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from them until they have cooled
down.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the socket firmly when re ...
Checking the swingarm
1. Check:
Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends Replace.
WARNINGDo not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
3. Wash:
Pivot shaft
Washer
Swingarm adjusting collar
Du ...
Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after operation.
To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehic ...