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 GroundLower Crankcase Assembly
Install the ball bearing [A] and the oil level inspection window
[B] until they are bottomed
Apply soap and water solution to the oil level inspection
window before installation.
Install the new circlip [C].
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil passage
plug [D].
Tighten: ...
Valve Clearance Inspection
NOTE
Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted when
the engine is cold (at room temperature).
Remove:
Crankshaft Sensor Cover (see Crankshaft Sensor Removal
in the Electrical System chapter)
Cylinder Head Cover (see Cylinder Head Cover Removal
in the Engine Top End chapter)
Turn t ...
Idle Speed Inspection
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to both sides
[A].
If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the
throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly
routed, or damaged. Be sure to correct any of these
conditions before rid ...