CARBURETOR REMOVAL
Remove the following:
- Seat (page 3-3)
- Muffler ('05 - '07: page 3-9, After '07: page 3-11)
- Fuel tank (page 3-8)
Support the motorcycle using a workstand or equivalent under the engine.
Loosen the air cleaner connecting boot band screw.
BAND SCREW
SUB-FRAME |
UPPER MOUNTING BOLT |
Remove the sub-frame lower mounting bolts and loosen the upper mounting bolts.
Do not lift Lift the sub-frame as shown.
Dsst 90^
о V, Tighten the sub-frame upper mounting bolts to the
Be careful not, о SpHecified torque. damage the wires
and cables TORQUE:
'05-'07: 30 N m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 Ibf ft)
SHOCK ABSORBER |
NUT/BOLT |
After '07: 49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 lbf-ft)
Remove the shock absorber upper mounting nut and bolt.
3PCONNECTOR |
Pull back the shock absorber.
Disconnect the throttle position sensor 3P (Black) connector.
Turn the handlebar to the right fully.
Loosen the carburetor insulator band screw and remove the carburetor from the insulator.
BAND SCREW
VALVE SPRING |
Loosen the hot start valve lock nut and remove the hot start valve from the carburetor.
Disconnect the hot start cable end from the hot start valve and remove the valve spring.
Check the hot start valve for nicks, grooves or other damage.
Check the hot start valve seat for wear.
HOT START VALVE
BOLT |
Remove the bolt and throttle drum cover.
THROTTLE DRUM COVER
THROTTLE CABLES |
THROTTLE BOLT ADJUSTER |
Loosen the lock nut, throttle bolt, adjuster and disconnect the throttle cables from the throttle drum. Remove the carburetor to the rear. |
LOCK NUT |
THROTTLE DRUM