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 InspectionWheel Bearing Damage Inspection
Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack (see
Front Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
Turn the handlebar all the way to the right or left.
Inspect the roughness of the front wheel bearing by moving
[A] ...
Valve Guide Removal
Remove:
Valve (see Valve Removal)
Oil Seal
Spring Seat
Heat the area around the valve guide to 120
150°C (248
302°F), and hammer lightly on
the valve guide arbor [A]
to remove the guide from the top of the head.
NOTICE
Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This ...
Footpeg
Footpeg Height Adjustment
The front footpeg can be adjusted within 2 positions in
height to suit the rider’s preference.
Footpeg [A]
Bolts [B]
Bolt Holes [C]
Footpeg Position 1 [D]
Footpeg Position 2 [E]
Remove the bolts [A].
Adjust the footpeg height.
NOTE
In ...