Before starting to perform an inspection service or carry out a disassembly and reassembly operation on a motorcycle, read the precautions given below. To facilitate actual operations, notes, illustrations, photographs, cautions, and detailed descriptions have been included in each chapter wherever necessary. This section explains the items that require particular attention during the removal and reinstallation or disassembly and reassembly of general parts.
Especially note the following.
General Information
Battery GroundCoolant Level Inspection
NOTE
Check the level when the engine is cold (room or ambient
temperature).
Check the coolant level in the reserve tank [A] with the
motorcycle held perpendicular (Do not use the sidestand).
If the coolant level is lower than the “L” level line [B], remove
the upper fairing assembly (s ...
Connecting Rod Bend Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end bearing inserts, and
reinstall the connecting rod big end cap.
Select an arbor [A] of the same diameter as the connecting
rod big end, and insert the arbor through the connecting
rod big end.
Select an arbor of the same diameter as the piston pin
and ...
Piston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
Piston Ring End Gap ...