NOTE
Install the needle bearings so that the manufacture’s mark face out.

Press the upper and lower bearings so that the bearing surface [C] is flush with the housing end of clutch cover.
Press the oil seal so that the oil seal surface is flush with the housing end of the clutch cover.


Clutch Cover Disassembly
ClutchLower Fairing Removal
Remove the quick rivets [A].
Remove:
Quick Rivets [A]
Bolts [B]
Pull up the core by the flat-head screwdriver (–), and then
remove the quick rivet.
Clear the hook portions on the upper edges [C] from the
slots, and remove the left lower fairing [D].
While pulling down ...
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating.
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements
with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
Remove:
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
chapter)
Bolts [A] (Both Sides)
Foot Guard [B] (Both Sides)
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
WARNINGBe sure to h ...