The following procedure applies to all of the valves.
NOTE:
1. Remove:
2. Disconnect:
3. Remove:
4. Disconnect:
NOTE:
When removing the cylinder head cover, lift it out from between the frame tubes.
5. Remove:
6. Measure:
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
b. Align the TDC mark "a" on the generator rotor with the stationary pointer "b" on the generator cover.
c. Check that the cam lobes are positioned as shown in the illustration.
d. Measure the valve clearance with a thickness gauge "1".
Out of specification → Adjust.
7. Adjust: - Valve clearance
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Insert a thickness gauge "2" between the end of the adjusting screw and the valve tip.
c. Turn the adjusting screw "3" in direction "a" or "b" until the specified valve clearance is obtained.
d. Measure the valve clearance again.
e. If the valve clearance is still out of specification, repeat all of the valve clearance adjustment steps until the specified clearance is obtained.
8. Install:
9. Install:
10.Connect:
11.Install:
NOTE:
Fasten the wire harness (to horn), wire harness (to left handlebar switch), front brake light switch lead, right handlebar switch lead, and main switch lead to the frame with a plastic locking tie.
Refer to "CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-33.
12.Install:
13.Connect:
14.Install:
Checking the cylinder head breather hose
1. Remove:
Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Cylinder head breather hose "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Loose connection → Connect properly.
CAUTION:Make sure the cylinder head
breather hose is
routed correctly.
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Installing the valves
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
1. Deburr:
Valve stem end
(with an oil stone)
2. Lubricate:
Valve stem "1"
Valve stem seal "2"
(with the recommended lubricant)
3. Install:
Lower spring seat "1"
Valve stem seal "2"
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Checking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage Replace the rear
shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks Replace the rear
shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
Damage/wear Replace the
rear shock absorber
assembly.
Bushing
Damage/wear Replace the rea ...