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.)

If the width of any of the two grooves is wider than the service limit at any point, replace the piston.
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Piston Ring Thickness InspectionGear Position Switch Installation
Securely place the springs [A] and pins [B] into the holes
[C] of the shift drum.
Apply grease to the new O-ring [D].
Install the gear position switch [E].
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the gear position switch screws [F].
Tighten:
Torque - Gear Position Swit ...
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 Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the exhaust butterfly valve actuator especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the actuator
can damage it.
Remove:
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter)
Clamp [A]
Screws [B] and Washers
Slide the covers [A] and loosen the lock nuts [B] ...