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:
Installing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Install:
Front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure the inner tube end position "a" is 24.5
mm (0.96 in) from the top of the upper bracket.
2. Tighten:
Lower br ...
Checking the primary drive gear
1. Remove:
Primary drive gear
Refer to "BALANCER GEAR" on page 5-53.
2. Check:
Primary drive gear
Damage/wear Replace the
primary drive
gear and clutch housing as a set.
Excessive noise during operation
Replace
the primary drive gear and clutch housing as
a set
...
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the following
material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The vari ...