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
BalancerParts Location
NOTE
The front and rear wheel rotation sensors and rotors are
standard parts of this motorcycle.
Front Wheel Rotation Sensor [A]
Front Wheel Rotation Sensor Rotor [B]
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor [C]
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Rotor [D]
ABS Indicator Light (LED) [E]
KIBS Indicator Ligh ...
Fuel Injector Fuel Line Inspection
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal)
Disconnect:
Primary and Secondary Fuel Hoses (see Fuel Hose Replacement
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Do not remove the nozzle assy from the air cleaner housing.
Be sure to pla ...
Rocker Arm Removal
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band.
Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts.
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:
Lower Rear Shock Absorber B ...