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).
Valve Seating Surface Outside Diameter Standard:
Exhaust 23.9 
24.1 mm (0.941
0.949 in.)
Intake 30.4 
30.6 mm (1.197
1.205 in.)
Measure the seat width [E] of the portion where there is no build-up carbon (white portion) of the valve seat with a vernier caliper.
Good [F]
If the width is too wide [G], too narrow [H] or uneven [J], repair the seat (see Valve Seat Repair).
Valve Seating Surface Width Standard:
Exhaust 0.8 
1.2 mm (0.03
0.05 in.)
Intake 0.5 
1.0 mm (0.02
0.04 in.)
Valve-to-Guide Clearance Measurement (Wobble Method)
Valve Seat RepairExhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Remove the screws [A] and the exhaust butterfly valve
actuator temporarily with the cables installed.
Disconnect the exhaust butterf ...
Fuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates
(alcohols and ethers) especially
in areas of the U.S. and Canada
which are required to sell such reformulated
fuels as part of a strategy to
reduce exhaust emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygenates
approved for use in unleaded
gasoline by th ...
Fuel Tank Cap
To open the fuel tank cap, pull up the
key hole cover. Insert the ignition key
into the fuel tank cap and turn the key
to the right.
To close the cap, push it down into
place with the key inserted. The key
can be removed by turning it to the left
to the original position. Close the key
hol ...