Piston Ring End Gap Standard:
Top 0.20
0.30 mm (0.0079
0.0118 in.)
Second 0.35
0.50 mm (0.0138
0.0197 in.)
Service Limit: Top 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
Second 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
If the end gap of either ring is greater than the service limit, replace all the rings.

Piston Ring Thickness Inspection
BalancerIC Igniter Inspection
The IC igniter is built in the ECU [A].
Refer to the following items.
Interlock Operation Inspection (see Interlock Operation
Inspection)
Ignition System Troubleshooting (see Ignition System
section)
ECU Power Supply Inspection (see ECU Power Supply
Inspection in the Fuel System (D ...
Tie-Rod Removal
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts [A].
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see
Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
Remove:
Upper ...
Crankcase Halves Assembly
Install:
Crankshaft (see Crankshaft Installation)
Connecting Rods (see Connecting Rod Installation)
Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt on the mating
surface of the crankcase halves.
Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the lower
crankcase half as shown in the fi ...