In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at the proper level, and change the oil and replace the oil filter in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used too long.
WARNING Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury. Check the oil level before each ride and change the oil according to the periodic maintenance chart in the Owner’s Manual. |
Piston Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the oil ring expander,
and install the oil ring expander [A] in the bottom
piston ring groove so the ends [B] not butt together
Applymolybdenum disulfide oil solution to the oil ring steel
rails, and install the oil ring steel rails, one above th ...
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Before this inspection, confirm the pulley is original
position (see Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Installation).
Disconnect:
3 Pins Connector [A] (see Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator
Sensor Output Voltage Inspection)
2 Pins Connector [B]
Connect the harness adapter [A ...
Valve Clearance Adjustment
To change the valve clearance, remove the camshafts
(see Camshaft Removal in the Engine Top End chapter)
and valve lifters.
Replace the shim with one of a different thickness.
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the valve lifters and
shims so that they can be reinstalled in their ...