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SPEC
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Stem runout limit ---- 0.01 mm
(0.0004 in)
Valve seat width IN0.9 ~ 1.1 mm (0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)----
EX 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm (0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)----
Valve spring:
Free length IN 40.37 mm (1.59 in) 39.4 mm
(1.55 in)
EX 42.66 mm (1.68 in) 41.7 mm
(1.64 in)
Set length (valve closed) IN 32.86 mm (1.29 in) ----
EX 35.38 mm (1.39 in) ----
Compressed pressure
(installed) IN 117 ~ 134 N
(11.9 ~ 13.7 kg, 26.23 ~ 30.20 lb)----
EX 126 ~ 138 N
(12.9 ~ 14.1 kg, 28.44 ~ 31.08 lb)----
Tilt limit IN ----2.5˚/1.8 mm
(2.5˚/0.067 in)
EX ----2.5˚/1.9 mm
(2.5˚/0.075 in)
Direction of winding
(top view) IN Clockwise ----
EX Clockwise ----
Piston:
Piston to cylinder clearance 0.040 ~ 0.065 mm
(0.0016 ~ 0.0026 in)0.1 mm
(0.004 in)
Piston size “D” 91.945 ~ 91.960 mm
(3.6199 ~ 3.6205 in)----
Measuring point “H” 9 mm (0.354 in) ----
Piston off-set 1 mm (0.0394 in) ----Item Standard Limit
*
H
D
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INSP
ADJ
EC350000
ENGINE
EC351011
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
1
, drain
bolt and hoses when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury.
When the engine has cooled, place a thick
towel over the radiator cap, slowly rotate
the cap counterclockwise to the detent.
This procedure allows any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound
has stopped, press down on the cap while
turning counterclockwise and remove it.
CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine parts. You may use distilled water, if
you can’t get soft water.
1. Place the machine on a level place, and
hold it in an upright position.
2. Inspect:
l
Coolant level
Coolant level should be between the
maximum
a
and minimum
b
marks.
Coolant level is below the “LOW” level
line
®
Add soft water (tap water) up to
the proper level.
3. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
4. Turn off the engine and check the coolant
level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant settles.
LOWFULLCOOLANT
a
b
EC353011
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
ENGINE/COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION/
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
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INSP
ADJ
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
7. Install:
lAll removed parts
NOTE:
Install all removed parts in reversed order of
their removal. Note the following points.
lInstall the timing chain tentioner.
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
NOTE:
lRefer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
lTurn the crankshaft counterclockwise sev-
eral turns so that the installed parts settle
into the right position.
lRecheck the valve clearance.
lIf the clearance is still incorrect, repeat all
the clearance adjustment steps until the
specified clearance is obtained.
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TUNSETTING
EC72H002
Suspension setting
lFront fork
NOTE:
lIf any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make
resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
lBefore any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90 ~
100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in).
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff over entire range
CCC
Compression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with soft spring.
Unsmooth movement
over entire range
CCCC
Outer tube
Inner tube
Under bracket tightening
torqueCheck for any bends, dents, and other noticeable
scars, etc. If any, replace affected parts.
Retighten to specified torque.
Poor initial movement
C
Rebound damping
Oil sealTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Apply grease in oil seal wall.
Soft over entire range,
bottoming out
CC
Compression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Increase oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward stroke end
COil level (oil amount) Decrease oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Soft toward stroke end,
bottoming out
COil level (oil amount) Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Stiff initial movement
CCCCCompression dampingTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Low front, tending to
lower front posture
CC
Compression damping
Rebound damping
Balance with rear end
Oil level (oil amount)Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 95 ~ 100 mm (3.7 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat (lower rear posture).
Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
“Obtrusive” front, tend-
ing to upper front pos-
ture
CC
Compression damping
Balance with rear end
Spring
Oil lever (oil amount)Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 95 mm (3.5 ~ 3.7 in) when
one passenger is astride seat (upper rear posture).
Replace with soft spring.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
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TUNSETTING
lRear shock absorber
NOTE:
lIf any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make
resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
lAdjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements.
lAdjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements.
lAdjust the high compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements.
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff, tending to sink
CC
Rebound damping
Spring set lengthTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Spongy and unstable
CC
Rebound damping
Low compression damping
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1 clicks) to increase
damping.
Replace with stiff spring.
Heavy and dragging
CC
Rebound damping
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Replace with soft spring.
Poor road gripping
C
Rebound damping
Low compression damping
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 clicks) to increase
damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Replace with soft spring.
Bottoming out
CC
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 turn) to increase
damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger in astride seat.
Replace with stiff spring.
Bouncing
CC
Rebound damping
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Replace with soft spring.
Stiff travel
CC
High compression damp-
ing
Spring set length
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 1/6 turn) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 95 ~ 100 mm (3.7 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat.
Replace with soft spring.