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SPEC
 
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS 
Valve seat width IN 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm 
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm 
(0.0630 in)
EX 0.9 ~ 1.1 mm 
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)1.6 mm 
(0.0630 in)
Valve spring:
Free length IN 41.36 mm (1.63 in) 39.3 mm 
(1.55 in)
EX 43.60 mm (1.72 in) 41.4 mm 
(1.63 in)
Set length (valve closed) IN 32.87 mm (1.29 in) ----
EX 35.38 mm (1.39 in) ----
Compressed pressure
(installed) IN 112.8 ~ 129.8 N 
(11.5 ~ 13.2 kg, 25.35 ~ 29.10 lb)----
EX 116.3 ~ 133.9 N 
(11.9 ~ 13.7 kg, 26.23 ~ 30.20 lb)----
Tilt limit IN ----2.5˚/ 1.8 mm 
(2.5˚/0.071 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” 94.945 ~ 94.960 mm 
(3.738 ~ 3.739 in)----
Measuring point “H” 9 mm (0.354 in) ----
Piston off-set 1 mm (0.0394 in) ----
Piston pin bore inside diameter 19.004 ~ 19.015 mm 
(0.7482 ~ 0.7486 in)19.045 mm 
(0.7498 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 18.991 ~ 19.000 mm 
(0.7477 ~ 0.7480 in)18.971 mm 
(0.7469 in) Item Standard Limit
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H
D 
     
        
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INSP
ADJ
 
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT 
6. Install: 
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All removed parts
NOTE:
 
Install all removed parts in reversed order of 
their removal. Note the following points. 
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Install the camshafts (exhaust and intake),
the timing chain and the camshaft caps.
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
T R..
 
Bolt (camshaft cap):
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb) 
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Install the timing chain tensioner.
Refer to “CAMSHAFTS” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
NOTE:
 
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise sev-
eral turns so that the installed parts settle 
into the right position. 
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Recheck the valve clearance. 
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If the clearance is still incorrect, repeat all
the clearance adjustment steps until the
specified clearance is obtained. 
     
        
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TUN
 
SETTING 
EC72H002 
Suspension setting 
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Front fork
NOTE:
 
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If 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. 
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Before 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 
gap 
Medium 
gap 
Small 
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 
C 
Oil level (oil amount) Decrease oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Soft toward stroke end, 
bottoming out 
C 
Oil level (oil amount) Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Stiff initial movement 
CCCC 
Compression 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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TUN
 
SETTING 
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Rear shock absorber
NOTE:
 
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If 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. 
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Adjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements. 
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Adjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements. 
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Adjust the high compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements. 
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge 
gap 
Medium 
gap 
Small 
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 click) 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.