Steering/Body/Controls
2. Unlock the storage compartment lid; then slide the storage compartment cover assembly forward and lift off the storage compartment.
The following steering components should be inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper operation: A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose. B. Handlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and complete full-left and full-right turning capability. C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing not broken, worn, or binding. D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged. E. Tie rods not bent or cracked. F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
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3. Remove the storage compartment box; then remove the seat.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing. The frame, welds, and racks should be checked periodically for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken components, and missing components.
Front Body Panel/Side Panels REMOVING
1. Remove the reinstallable rivets securing the radiator access cover and remove the cover; then remove four reinstallable rivets securing the steering post cover and remove the cover.
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4. Remove the ignition switch retaining ring and two reinstallable rivets securing the instrument pod. Disconnect the harness from the instrument pod and accessory plug; then remove the instrument pod.
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