GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES
1. Use genuine Honda
or
Honda-recommended parts and
lubricants
or
their
equivalents. Parts that
do
not
meet
Honda's design specifications
may
cause damage to the motorcycte.
2.
Use the special tools designed
for
this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3.
Use
only
metr
ic tools
when
servicing the motorcycle.
Metri
c bolts,
nuts
and screws are
nol
interchangeable
with
English fastener.
4.
Inslall
new
gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates
when
reassembling.
5.
When
tightening
bolts
or
nuts, begin
with
the larger
diameter
or
inner
bolt
first. Then
tighten
to the specified
torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6.
Clean parts in cleaning solvent
upon
disassembly. Lubricate
any
sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7.
After
reassembly. check all parts
for
proper
installation and operation.
8.
Route all electrical
wires
as
shown
in the Cable and Harness Routing (page 1-23).
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
1-2