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 GroundCylinder Head Warp Inspection
Clean the cylinder head.
Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder
head at several positions.
Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between
the straightedge [B] and the head.
Cylinder Head Warp
Standard: – – –
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
...
Rear Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring is in place on the caliper.
Push the caliper piston in as far as it will go.
Install the piston side pad [A] first, and then another pad.
Fit the brake pad end into the recess [B] of the caliper
holder.
Install the pad pin and the plug.
Tighten:
Torque - ...
Exploded View
AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even
tightening torque.
HG: Apply high-temperature grease.
R: Replacement Parts
WL: Apply soap and water solution or rubber lubricant.
Specifications
WARNINGSome replacement tires may adversely
affect h ...