1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
| WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
2. Check:
Replace.
Replace.3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front brake.
4. Check:
Front fork operation Push down hard on the handlebar several times and check if the front fork rebounds smoothly.
Rough movement
Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-44.

Checking and adjusting the steering head
Checking the tiresChecking the ignition timing
NOTE:
Prior to checking the ignition timing, check the
wiring connections of the entire ignition system.
Make sure all connections are tight and free of
corrosion.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Timing mark acces ...
Checking the valves and valve guides
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve guides.
1. Measure:
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance
Out of specification Replace the
valve
guide.
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance =
Valve guide inside diameter "a" -
Valve stem diameter "b"
2. Replace:
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Checking the primary driven gear
1. Check:
Primary driven gear "1"
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.
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