Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
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Intake air temperature sensor
1. Check:
Intake air temperature sensor resistance
Out of specification Replace
the throttle
body.
a. Connect the pocket tester ( ×
1k) to the
throttle body sensor assembly coupler as
shown.
Positive tester probe
brown/white "1"
Negative tester probe
gray/black ...
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 ...