Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing.
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage.
Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Inspection and adjustment should be carried out only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual.
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Battery Removal
Turn off the ignition switch.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Slide the red cap [A].
Disconnect the negative (–) cable [B] and then positive
(+) cable [C].
NOTICE
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
Remove the band [D] ...
Catalytic Converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide,
hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides to convert them into carbon
dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting
in much cleaner exhaust gases
to be discharged into the atmosphe ...