2. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
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EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
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SERVICE INFORMATION -------------------------------------------- 2- 1
TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------- 2- 1
FRAME COVERS REMOVAL----------------------------------------- 2- 2
EXHAUST MUFFLER REMOVAL ----------------------------------- 2- 6
2. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• When removing frame covers, use care not to pull them by force because the cover joint claws
may be damaged.
• Make sure to route cables and harnesses according to the Cable & Harness Routing.
TORQUE VALUES
Exhaust muffler lock bolt 34.3N-m
Exhaust muffler joint lock nut 11.8N-m
TROUBLESHOOTING
Noisy exhaust muffler
• Damaged exhaust muffler
• Exhaust muffler joint air leaks
Lack of power
• Caved exhaust muffler
• Clogged exhaust muffler
• Exhaust muffler air leaks
2. EXHAUST MUFFLER/FRAME COVERS
FRAME COVERS REMOVAL
REAR CARRIER & HAND RAIL
REMOVAL
Remove the met-in box:
First remove the two bolts and two nuts and
front two screws attaching the met-in box.
Remove the met-in box.
Remove the three hex bolts attaching the rear
carrier.
Remove the rear carrier and rear center cover.
FRAME BODY COVER REMOVAL
Remove the four screws attaching on the
bottom of the frame body cover.
Remove the bottom cover.