The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
Piston Ring/Groove Clearance Standard:
Top 0.03 
0.07 mm (0.0012
0.0028 in.)
Second 0.03 
0.06 mm (0.0012
0.0024 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.17 mm (0.0067 in.)
Second 0.16 mm (0.0063 in.)
Piston Wear Inspection
Piston Ring Groove Width InspectionRear Wheel Removal
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].
Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Rear Axle Nut [B]
Washer [C]
Rear Axle [D] (from Right Side)
Remove the rear wheel rotation sensor from the caliper
bracket (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the
Brakes chapter).
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Connecting Rod Installation
NOTICE
To minimize vibration, the connecting rods should
have the same weight mark.
Big End Cap [A]
Connecting Rod [B]
Weight Mark, Alphabet [C]
Diameter Mark [D] (“” or No Mark)
NOTICE
If the connecting rods, big end bearing inserts, or
crankshaft are replaced with new ones, select ...
Warning/Indicator Lights
: When the
transmission is in
neutral, the neutral indicator light goes
on.
: When the
headlight is on high
beam, the high beam indicator light
goes on.
: When the
turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right, the turn signal
indicator light blinks. ...