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REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE
Place the vehicle on the stand, p. 82
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
Turn the ignition switch (1) to the " " (OFF)
position.
Partially lift the rear side edge of the rider
saddle.
Unscrew and remove the screw (2) and
retrieve the bushing (3).
Screw (2) tightening torque:
8.68 ftlb (12 Nm).
Lift and remove the saddle (4).
NOTE
Upon reassembly, insert the front
tab of the saddle in the appropriate seat.
CAUTION
Do not leave your vehicle unattended
without ensuring that the saddle (4) is
properly positioned and locked. Should
you forget and ride away with the saddle
loose, you could be injured.
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5
LIFTING THE FUEL TANK
Carefully read p. 52 (FUEL) and p. 84
(MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Risk of fire.
Wait until the engine and the exhaust
silencer have completely cooled down.
Fuel vapours are noxious for your health.
Make sure that the room in which you are
working is properly ventilated.
Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not smoke and do not use open flames.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED FUEL
PROPERLY.
CAUTION
Never drain the fuel tank, either partially or
completely. This may cause damage to the
inner components of the fuel tank, or to
other parts of the fuel system.
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6
9
Always ensure that the fuel filler cap is
correctly closed.
Remove the passenger saddle (or the
RSV R
glove/tool kit compartment cover
p. 48 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
PASSENGER SADDLE
Remove the glove/tool kit compartment
RSV R
cover, see p. 49 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING
THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT
COVER
Remove the rider saddle, see page 79
(REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE).
Remove the side panels, see page 119
(REMOVING THE SIDE PANELS).
Unscrew and remove the two retaining
screws (4) at the front end of the fuel
tank (5).
Release the fuel tank support rod (8)
from its anchor points (6-7).
NOTE
The rubber-coated end of the rod
(8) must be introduced in the central hole
of the steering shaft.
Lift the front end of the fuel tank (5) and
insert the rod (8) as shown.
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