NOTE
Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
TDC Mark [A] for #1, 4 Pistons Timing Mark [B] (Crankcase Halves Mating Surface)
Valve Clearance
Standard:
Exhaust 0.17 
0.22 mm (0.0067
0.0087 in.)
Intake 0.15 
0.22 mm (0.0059
0.0087 in.)
NOTE
Thickness gauge is horizontally inserted on the valve lifter.
Appropriateness [A] Inadequacy [B] Thickness Gauge [C] Horizontally Inserts [D] Cam [E] Valve Lifter [F] Hits the Valve Lifter Ahead [G]
When positioning #1 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke:
Intake Valve Clearance of #1 and #3 Cylinders Exhaust Valve Clearance of #1 and #2 Cylinders Measuring Valve [A]
When positioning #4 piston TDC at the end of the compression stroke:
Intake Valve Clearance of #2 and #4 Cylinders Exhaust Valve Clearance of #3 and #4 Cylinders Measuring Valve [A]
If the valve clearance is not within the specified range, first record the clearance, and then adjust it.
Engine Top End
Valve Clearance AdjustmentUS, CA and CAL Models
1. Hold the water hose [A]. Insert the tab into the slot.
2. Hold the water hose [B]. Insert the tab into the slot.
3. Water Hose Fitting on Cylinder Head
4. Heat Insulation Rubber Plate
5. Run the crankshaft sensor lead and the oil pressure switch lead into the
slot, and hook the slot
on ...
Battery Charging
Remove the battery from the motorcycle
(see Battery Removal).
Attach the leads from the charger
and charge the battery at a rate (amperage
x hours) that is indicated on
the battery. If it is not possible to read
the rate, charge the battery at an amperage
that is about 1/10th of the ...
Air Suction System Damage Inspection
Separate the air switching valve hose [A] from the lower
air cleaner housing [B] (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Connect the following parts temporarily.
Fuel Pump Lead Connector [A]
Extension Tube [B]
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Hou ...