1. When overhauling the engine, replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket surfaces, oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned.
2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating parts and bearings and lubricate the oil seal lips with grease.

Replacement parts
Lock washers/plates and cotter pinsChecking the oil pump
1. Check:
Oil pump drive gear
Oil pump driven gear
Oil pump housing
Oil pump housing cover
Cracks/damage/wear Replace the
defective
part(s).
2. Measure:
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clearance "a"
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance
"b"
- Oil-pump-housing-to-inn ...
Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand
up.
1. Turn the key to "ON" and make
sure ...
Overheating
Engine
1. Clogged coolant passages
Cylinder head and piston
Heavy carbon buildup
2. Engine oil
Incorrect oil level
Incorrect oil viscosity
Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
Low coolant level
2. Radiator
Damaged or leaking radiator
Faulty radiator cap
...