Apply high-temperature grease to the following.
Coupling Grease Seal Lips [A] Coupling Internal Surface [B] Ball Bearing [C]


Rear Sprocket Installation
Coupling Bearing RemovalFront Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each
Fork Leg)).
Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for
removing the piston rod assy easily.
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the
outer tube.
Special Too ...
Stick Coil Installation
Apply a thin coat of grease [A] to the stick coils for easy
installation.
Insert the stick coils so that the coil heads align with the
lines [B] on the cylinder head cover.
NOTICE
Do not tap the coil head while installing the coil.
After installation, be sure the stick coils are ...
Piston Ring Thickness Inspection
Measure the piston ring thickness.
Use the micrometer to measure at several points around
the ring.
Piston Ring Thickness
Standard:
Top [A] 0.77 0.79 mm (0.0303
0.0311 in.)
Second [B] 0.78 0.79 mm
(0.0307 0.0311 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)
Second 0.71 mm (0.0280 ...