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 InspectionIntake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the intake air pressure sensor #2 especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor
can damage it.
Remove:
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Connector [A]
Remove the intake air ...
Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking
effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On
the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever
may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled.
Hold an extra drive shaft in a vise and install the following
c ...
Sidestand Switch Operation Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand (see
Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).
Inspect the sidestand switch [A] operation accordance to
below table.
Sidestand Switch Operation
If the sidestand switch operation does not work, inspect
or replace the foll ...