If the tie-rod [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the fasteners and tie-rod bearings (see Tie-Rod/Rocker Arm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).
In this photo, the foot guard has been removed for clarity.
Rocker Arm Operation Inspection
SteeringStorage of Removed Parts
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 acci ...
Coolant Filling
Remove the bolts and quick rivets.
Detach the tabs and remove the right
fairing and cover.
A. Bolts
B. Quick Rivet
C. Large Quick Rivet
D. Tabs
E. Right Fairing and Cover
NOTE
The right fairing and cover uses the
quick rivets and large quick rivet.
The large quick rivet ca ...
Piston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
Piston Ring End Gap ...