
NOTE
Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection).
Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest.
Measure the vertical movement (chain slack) [A] midway between the sprockets.
If the chain slack exceeds the standard, adjust it.
Chain Slack
Standard: 25
35 mm (1.0
1.4 in.)
Drive Chain Lubrication Condition Inspection
Drive Chain Slack AdjustmentPiston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
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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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Brake Disc Warp Inspection
Raise the wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
For front disc inspection, turn the handlebar fully to one
side.
Set up a dial gauge against the disc [A] as shown in
the figure and measure disc runout, while turning [B] the
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