The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.

Piston Ring/Groove Clearance Standard:
Top 0.03
0.07 mm (0.0012
0.0028 in.)
Second 0.03
0.06 mm (0.0012
0.0024 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.17 mm (0.0067 in.)
Second 0.16 mm (0.0063 in.)
Piston Wear Inspection
Piston Ring Groove Width InspectionWindshield and Other Plastic Parts
After washing use a soft cloth to
gently dry plastic parts. When dry,
treat the windshield, headlight lens,
and other nonpainted plastic parts with
an approved plastic cleaner/polisher
product.
NOTICE
Plastic parts may deteriorate
and break if they come in contact
with chemical substances
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Spring Preload Adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see
Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free
the spring.
Special Tools - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539
Hook Wrench R=35: 57001-1580
To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting n ...
Oil Cooler Removal
Remove:
Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Engine Oil (Drain, see Engine Oil Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Water Hose Ends [A] (Disconnect)
Remove:
Oil Cool ...