Use a vernier caliper at several points around the piston.
Piston Ring Groove Width Standard:
Top [A] 0.82 
0.84 mm (0.0323
0.0331 in.)
Second [B] 0.82 
0.84 mm
(0.0323 
0.0331 in.)
Service Limit:
0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
Second 0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
If the width of any of the two grooves is wider than the service limit at any point, replace the piston.
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Piston Ring Thickness InspectionCompression Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the compression damping force, turn the compression
damping adjuster [A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 4 1/2 turns out from
the fully clockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition ma ...
KIBS Equipped Models
1. Clutch Cable
2. Vacuum Hose (Equipped Models)
3. Left Switch Housing Lead
4. Main Harness
5. Front Brake Hose
6. Throttle Cables
7. Right Switch Housing Lead
8. Bracket (Hold the brake pipes.)
9. Run the meter lead to outside of the meter bracket.
10. Run the vacuum hoses to inside o ...
Before Servicing
Before starting to perform an inspection service or carry out a disassembly
and reassembly operation
on a motorcycle, read the precautions given below. To facilitate actual
operations, notes, illustrations,
photographs, cautions, and detailed descriptions have been included in each
chapter w ...