NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled in their original positions.


Slide [B] the thrust washers upward and remove them.

Crankshaft InstallationFuses
Fuses are arranged in the fuse boxes
located under the passenger’s seat and
in the left fairing. The main fuse is
located under the passenger’s seat.
If a fuse fails during operation, inspect
the electrical system to determine
the cause, and then replace it with
a new fuse of proper amp ...
Valve-to-Guide Clearance Measurement (Wobble Method)
If a small bore gauge is not available, inspect the valve
guide wear by measuring the valve to valve guide clearance
with the wobble method as indicated below.
Insert a new valve [A] into the guide [B] and set a dial
gauge against the stem perpendicular to it as close as
possible to the cy ...
Fuel Reserve Switch Inspection
Fill the fuel tank with fuel and close the fuel tank cap.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Disconnect the fuel pump lead connector [A].
Connect the test light [A] (12 V 3.4 W bulb in a socket
with leads) and the 12 V battery [B] to the fuel pu ...