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 in.)
If any of the measurements is less than the service limit on either of the rings, replace all the rings.
NOTE
When using new rings in a used piston, check for uneven groove wear. The rings should fit perfectly parallel to the groove sides. If not, replace the piston.
Piston Ring Groove Width Inspection
Piston Ring End Gap InspectionFront Caliper Removal
Remove:
Bolt [A]
Front Wheel Rotation Sensor [B]
Loosen the banjo bolt [C] at the brake hose lower end,
and tighten it loosely.
Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [D], and detach the
caliper [E] from the disc.
NOTICE
Do not loosen the caliper assembly bolts [F]. Take
out only ...
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
In the left side view of the motorcycle, check to see
the pulley [A] clockwise [B] and counterclockwise [C]
smoothly.
The pulley turns ...
Race Mode Display
This mode gives priority to reading
the gear position rather than the
speedometer reading.
The gear position indicator can
be displayed at the position of the
speedometer on the normal mode.
Also the speedometer is displayed instead
of the clock on the normal mode.
This mode can be used ...