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:
Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter element
replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hol ...
Checking the rear brake caliper
1. Check:
Brake caliper piston "1"
Rust/scratches/wear Replace the
brake
caliper piston.
Brake caliper cylinder "2"
Scratches/wear Replace the
brake caliper
assembly.
Brake caliper body "3"
Cracks/damage Replace the
brake caliper
assembly.
Brake fluid deli ...
Installing the relay arm
1. Lubricate:
Spacers
Bearings
Oil seals
Bolts (unthreaded shaft portion only)
2. Install:
Bearing "1"
(to the relay arm)
Oil seal "2"
(to the relay arm)
3. Rear shock absorber assembly
4. Relay arm
5. Connecting arm
A. Left side
B. Right side ...