Clean the vehicle thoroughly before disassembly. Dirt or other foreign materials entering into sealed areas during vehicle disassembly can cause excessive wear and decrease performance of the vehicle.
Arrangement and Cleaning of Removed Parts
Disassembled parts are easy to confuse. Arrange the parts according to the order the parts were disassembled and clean the parts in order prior to assembly.
Battery Ground
Storage of Removed PartsSpark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the spark plugs.
If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C]
is cracked, replace the plug.
If the spark plug is ...
Clutch
Clutch Operation Inspection
Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play
[A].
Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder.
If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If
the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In
either case, adjust ...
Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Signal Abnormal (Service Code b 42)
Measure the air gap between the front wheel rotation sensor
and sensor rotor.
Thickness Gauge [A]
Air Gap
Standard: 0.4 1.6 mm (0.02
0.06 in.)
If the measurement is not the standard, check each part
for deformation and looseness and correct accordingly.
If the measurement is t ...