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 stator coil
1. Disconnect:
Stator coil coupler
(from the wire harness)
2. Check:
Stator coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace the
crankshaft
position sensor/stator assembly.
a. Connect the pocket tester ( ×
1) to the stator
coil coupler as shown.
b. Measure the sta ...
Checking the timing chain tensioner
1. Check:
Timing chain tensioner
Cracks/damage/rough movement Replace.
a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod
into the timing chain tensioner housing by
hand.
NOTE:
While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod,
wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver "1" until
it stops.
b. ...
Assembling the oil pump
1. Lubricate:
Oil pump inner rotor
Oil pump outer rotor
Oil pump driven gear
(with the recommended lubricant)
2. Install:
Oil pump outer rotor
Oil pump inner rotor "1"
Oil pump driven gear
Pin "2"
NOTE:
When installing the inner rotor, align the pin "2"
in the oil pump sh ...