Clean the vehicle thoroughly before disassembly. Dirt or other foreign materials entering into sealed areas during vehicle disassembly can cause excessive wear and decrease performance of the vehicle.
Arrangement and Cleaning of Removed Parts
Disassembled parts are easy to confuse. Arrange the parts according to the order the parts were disassembled and clean the parts in order prior to assembly.
Battery Ground
Storage of Removed PartsConnecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end (see Connecting Rod
Removal).
Cut strips of plastigage to crankpin width. Place a strip
on the crankpin parallel to the crankshaft installed in the
correct position.
Tighten the connecting rod big end nuts to the specified
torque (see Connecting Rod I ...
Clutch
Clutch Operation Inspection
Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play
[A].
Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder.
If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If
the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In
either case, adjust ...
Throttle Control System
Check the throttle grip play each day
before riding the motorcycle, and carry
out maintenance and adjustments in
accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart. Adjust it if necessary.
Throttle Grip
The throttle grip controls the butterfly
valves in the throttle body. If the throttle
grip ha ...