NOTE
Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
TDC Mark [A] for #1, 4 Pistons Timing Mark [B] (Crankcase Halves Mating Surface)
Valve Clearance
Standard:
Exhaust 0.17 
0.22 mm (0.0067
0.0087 in.)
Intake 0.15 
0.22 mm (0.0059
0.0087 in.)
NOTE
Thickness gauge is horizontally inserted on the valve lifter.
Appropriateness [A] Inadequacy [B] Thickness Gauge [C] Horizontally Inserts [D] Cam [E] Valve Lifter [F] Hits the Valve Lifter Ahead [G]
When positioning #1 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke:
Intake Valve Clearance of #1 and #3 Cylinders Exhaust Valve Clearance of #1 and #2 Cylinders Measuring Valve [A]
When positioning #4 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke:
Intake Valve Clearance of #2 and #4 Cylinders Exhaust Valve Clearance of #3 and #4 Cylinders Measuring Valve [A]
If the valve clearance is not within the specified range, first record the clearance, and then adjust it.
Engine Top End
Valve Clearance AdjustmentHeadlight Bulb Replacement
Turn the cover [A] counterclockwise, and remove it.
Disconnect the headlight connector [A].
Open the clamp [B], and remove the bulb.
NOTICE
When handling the quartz-halogen bulb, never
touch the glass portion with bare hands. Always
use a clean cloth. Oil contamination from hand ...
Rear Fender Front Removal
Remove:
Flap and Rear Fender Rear (see Flap and Rear Fender
Rear Removal)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Battery (see Battery Removal in the Electrical System
chapter)
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator (see Exhaust Butterfly
Valve Actuator Remova ...
Air Intake Solenoid Valve Unit Test
Remove the air intake solenoid valve (see Air Intake Solenoid
Valve Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 Ω range and connect it
to the air intake solenoid valve terminals as shown in the
figure.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
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