After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly.

Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious accident.
Visually inspect removed parts for corrosion, discoloration, or other damage. Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for service limits on individual parts. Replace the parts if any damage has been found or if the part is beyond its service limit.

Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Replacement PartsRocker 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 ...
Starter Motor Disassembly
Remove the starter motor (see Starter Motor Removal).
Take off the starter motor through bolts [A] and remove
the both end covers [B].
Pull out the armature [A] out of the yoke [B].
NOTE
Do not remove the circlip [C] from the shaft.
Remove the starter motor terminal lock ...
Shift Fork/Gear Groove Wear Inspection
Measure the thickness of the shift fork ears [A], and measure
the width [B] of the gear grooves.
If the thickness of a shift fork ear is less than the service
limit, the shift fork must be replaced.
Shift Fork Ear Thickness
Standard: 5.7 6.0 mm (0.224
0.236 in.)
Service Limit: 5.6 mm ...