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 RepairFront Fork Inspection
Holding the brake lever, pump the
front fork up and down several times
to inspect smooth stroke.
Visually inspect the front fork for oil
leakage, scoring or scratches on the
outer surface of the inner tube.
If any doubt about the front fork, it
should be checked by an authorized
K ...
Brake Pad Wear Inspection
Remove the brake pads (see Front/Rear Brake Pad Removal
in the Brakes chapter).
Check the lining thickness [A] of the pads in each caliper.
If the lining thickness of either pad is less than the service
limit [B], replace both pads in the caliper as a set.
Front Brake Pad [C]
Rea ...
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 ...