WARNING Downshifting to a lower gear at high speed causes engine rpm to increase excessively, potentially damaging the engine and it may also cause the rear wheel to skid and cause an accident. |
Vehicle speed when shifting
NOTE
The transmission is equipped with a positive neutral finder. When the motorcycle is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear. To use the positive neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear, then lift up on the shift pedal while standing still. The transmission will shift only into neutral.
Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Installation
Replace the needle bearings [A] and oil seals with new
ones.
Apply plenty of grease to the lips of the oil seals.
Install the needle bearings and oil seals position as shown
in the figure.
Screw the needle bearing driver into the driver holder.
Insert the needle bearing driver into th ...
Sprocket Wear Inspection
Visually inspect the engine and rear sprocket teeth for
wear and damage.
If the teeth are worn as illustrated, replace the sprocket,
and inspect the drive chain wear (see Drive Chain Wear
Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Worn Tooth (Engine Sprocket) [A]
Worn Tooth (Rear ...
Valve Seat Inspection
Remove the valve (see Valve Removal).
Check the valve seating surface [A] between the valve [B]
and valve seat [C].
Measure the outside diameter [D] of the seating pattern
on the valve seat.
If the outside diameter is too large or too small, repair the
seat (see Valve Seat Repair).
Val ...