To prevent dropping, apply grease to the pin.
Fit the slot [E] onto the projection [F].



Torque - Water Pump Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Insert the bolt (L = 25 mm, 1.0 in.) to the upper bolt hole.
Torque - Water Pipe Mounting Bolt: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb) Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)
Oil Pump Removal
Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/InstallationShift 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 ...
Balancer Adjustment
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
Adjust the balancer gear backlash with the engine idling.
The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the
balancer shaft which has eccentric journals.
St ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster is located
at the lower end of each front fork leg
and can be adjusted.
To increase spring preload and
stiffen the suspension, turn the
preload adjuster clockwise with a
hexagon wrench.
To decrease preload and soften the
suspension, turn the preload adjust ...