After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly.
Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious accident.
Visually inspect removed parts for corrosion, discoloration, or other damage. Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for service limits on individual parts. Replace the parts if any damage has been found or if the part is beyond its service limit.
Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Replacement PartsPiston Ring Thickness Inspection
Measure the piston ring thickness.
Use the micrometer to measure at several points around
the ring.
Piston Ring Thickness
Standard:
Top [A] 0.77 0.79 mm (0.0303
0.0311 in.)
Second [B] 0.78 0.79 mm
(0.0307 0.0311 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)
Second 0.71 mm (0.0280 ...
Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine’s
air intake, increasing fuel consumption,
reducing engine power, and
causing spark plug fouling.
This motorcycle’s air cleaner element
consists of a wet paper filter, which cannot
be cleaned.
The air cleaner element must be replaced
in acco ...
Battery Removal
Remove the rider’s seat (see Seats
section in the GENERAL INFORMATION
chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” and
disconnect the (–) cable from the battery.
Remove the red cap form the (+) terminal,
and disconnect the (+) cables
from the battery.
NOTE
The battery is ...