Replace it if necessary.

Inner Tube Inspection
Spring Tension InspectionUpper Fairing Assembly Disassembly
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal)
Headlight (see Headlight Removal/Installation in the
Electrical System chapter)
City Light (LED) (see City Light (LED) Removal/Installation
in the Electrical System chapter)
Remove the screws [A], and separate each ...
Piston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
Piston Ring End Gap ...
Balancer Removal
Remove:
Engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation
chapter)
Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Removal in the Engine Lubrication
System chapter)
Remove:
Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever Bolt [A]
Balancer Shaft Clamp Bolt [B]
Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever [C]
Balancer Shaft [D]
Bal ...