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 handlebarsEngine tightening torques
Cylinder head tightening sequence:
Generator cover tightening sequence:
Clutch cover tightening sequence:
Crankcase tightening sequence:
A. Left crankcase
B. Right crankcase ...
Installing the piston and cylinder
1. Install:
Top ring "1"
2nd ring "2"
Oil ring expander "3"
Lower oil ring rail "4"
Upper oil ring rail "5"
NOTE:
Be sure to install the piston rings so that the
manufacturer marks or numbers face up.
2. Install:
Piston "1"
Piston pin "2"
Piston pin clips "3"
NOTE:
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Checking the shift forks
The following procedure applies to all of the shift
forks.
1. Check:
Shift fork cam follower "1"
Shift fork pawl "2"
Bends/damage/scoring/wear
Replace the
shift fork.
2. Check:
Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends Replace. ...