Replace the caliper if the cylinder and piston are badly scores or rusty.
Front Caliper [C] Rear Caliper [D]
Rear Caliper Dust Boot and Friction Boot Damage
Rear Caliper Holder Shaft WearPiston Ring Groove Width Inspection
Measure the piston ring groove width.
Use a vernier caliper at several points around the piston.
Piston Ring Groove Width
Standard:
Top [A] 0.82 0.84 mm (0.0323
0.0331 in.)
Second [B] 0.82 0.84 mm
(0.0323 0.0331 in.)
Service Limit:
0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
Second 0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
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Crankcase Assembly
NOTICE
The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined
at the factory in the assembled state, so the
crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.
With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the mating surfaces
of the crankcase halves and wipe dry
WARNINGGasoline and low flash-poin ...
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 ...