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 brake caliper
1. Install:
Brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
Brake hose union bolt "4"
WARNINGProper brake hose routing is essential to
insure
safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-33.
CAUTION:
Install the brake ...
Removing the front brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Brake hose union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
...
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 ...