1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft nut.
b. Measure the swingarm side play "A" by moving the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specification,
check the spacers, bearings, and dust
covers.
3. Remove:
a. Loosen the pivot shaft nut.
b. Fully turn in the swingarm adjusting collar so that it contacts the frame "3".
c. Remove the pivot shaft nut, washer, pivot shaft and swingarm.
Adjusting the valve clearance
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
NOTE:
Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
When the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
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Incorrect engine idling speed
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
Incorrect valve clearance
Damaged valve train components
2. Air filter
Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
Damaged or loose throttle body joint
Improperly adjusted engine idling speed (idle
adjusting screw)
Improper ...
Removing the piston
1. Remove:
Piston pin clips "1"
Piston pin "2"
Piston "3"
CAUTION:Do not use a hammer to drive the piston
pin
out.
NOTE:
Before removing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase opening with a clean rag to prevent
the piston pin clip from falling in ...