If a small bore gauge is not available, inspect the valve guide wear by measuring the valve to valve guide clearance with the wobble method as indicated below.
If the reading exceeds the service limit, replace the guide.
NOTE
The reading is not actual valve/valve guide clearance because the measuring point is above the guide.
Valve/Valve Guide Clearance (Wobble Method) Standard:
Exhaust 0.03 0.12 mm (0.0012
0.0047 in.)
Intake 0.03 0.13 mm (0.0012
0.0051 in.)
Service Limit:
Exhaust 0.34 mm (0.013 in.)
Intake 0.36 mm (0.014 in.)
Starter Motor Disassembly
Remove the starter motor (see Starter Motor Removal).
Take off the starter motor through bolts [A] and remove
the both end covers [B].
Pull out the armature [A] out of the yoke [B].
NOTE
Do not remove the circlip [C] from the shaft.
Remove the starter motor terminal lock ...
Main Throttle Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Do not disconnect the connectors of the throttle body
assy.
Disconnect the main throttle sensor connector ...
Side Stand
The motorcycle is equipped with a
side stand.
A. Side Stand
NOTE
When using the side stand, turn the
handlebar to the left.
Do not sit on the motorcycle while
it is on its side stand or centre stand.
Always kick the stand fully up before
sitting on the motorcycle.
NOTE
The motorcycl ...