NOTICE
The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined at the factory in the assembled state, so the crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.
| WARNING Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. Clean the crankcase in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there are no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not use gasoline or a low flash-point solvent to clean the crankcase. |
Crankcase Splitting
Upper Crankcase AssemblyAir Cleaner Housing Assembly
Install the ducts to the air cleaner housing.
Fit the projections [A] of the duct into the slits [B] on the
air cleaner housing.
Tighten the screws [A].
Torque - Air Cleaner Housing Duct Screws: 1.1 N·m (0.11
kgf·m, 10 in·lb)
Install:
Air Cleaner Gasket [A]
Duct [B] ...
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 ...
Oil Pressure Measurement
Remove:
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Oil Passage Plug [A]
Attach the adapter [A] and gauge [B] to the plug hole.
Special Tools - Oil Pressure Gauge, 10 kgf/cm²: 57001-164
Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter, PT3/8: 57001
-1233
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