1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Remove:
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handlebar.

Handlebars
Checking the handlebarsTypes of bulbs
The bulbs used on this vehicle are shown in the
illustration.
Bulbs "a" and "b" are used for the headlights
and usually use a bulb holder that must be detached
before removing the bulb. The majority
of these types of bulbs can be removed from
their respective socket by turning them coun ...
Checking the connections
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for
stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
Lead
Coupler
Connector
2. Check:
Lead
Coupler
Connector
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several
times.
3. Check:
All co ...
Checking the piston rings
1. Measure:
Piston ring side clearance
Out of specification Replace the
piston
and piston rings as a set.
NOTE:
Before measuring the piston ring side clearance,
eliminate any carbon deposits from the piston
ring grooves and piston rings.
2. Install:
Piston ring
(into the cylind ...