If the guide pin on any shift fork is less than the service limit, the fork must be replaced.
Shift Fork Guide Pin Diameter
Standard: 6.9 
7.0 mm (0.272
0.276 in.)
Service Limit: 6.8 mm (0.268 in.)
If any shift drum groove is worn over the service limit, the drum must be replaced.
Shift Drum Groove Width
Standard: 7.05 
7.20 mm (0.278
0.283 in.)
Service Limit: 7.3 mm (0.287 in.)
Shift Fork/Gear Groove Wear Inspection
Gear Dog and Gear Dog Hole
Damage InspectionConnecting Rod Twist Inspection
With the big-end arbor [A] still on V block [C], hold the
connecting rod horizontally and measure the amount that
the arbor [B] varies from being paralleled with the surface
plate over a 100 mm (3.94 in.) length of the arbor to determine
the amount of connecting rod twist.
If the conne ...
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the idle speed control valve actuator especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the actuator
can damage it.
Remove:
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Retainer Screws [A]
Idle Spe ...
Engine Oil Change
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming
up the engine.
Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil.
The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter
(see Oil Filter Replacement).
Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one.
Tighten t ...