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COMPRESSION INSPECTION
Inspection:
•Turn the main switch to "ON".
•With the throttle wide open, crank the engine
until the reading on the compression gauge
stabilized.
WARNING
While operating the starter, disconnect the
spark plug cap to avoid sparks.
•Compare the pressure reading with those in
the table.
Pressure under compression:
Standard
1,100 kPa (11 kg/cm
2, 156 psi)
Minimum
900 kPa (9 kg/cm
2, 128 psi)
Maximum
1.200 kPa (12 kg/cm
2, 171 psi)
8. Check:
•Pressure under compression
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•If the pressure reading is lower than minimum:
1) Add a few drops of oil to the cylinder through
the hole in the spark plug.
2) Measure the compression again.
3) Compare the new reading with the first, then
proceed according to the indications in the
table.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Do not put additives into the engine oil. The
latter also lubricates the clutch and additives
might cause it to slide.
WARNING
Never remove the oil tank cap when the
engine is hot. The boiling oil might spill over,
causing burns. Wait for the oil to cool to at
least 60°C (140°F) or thereabouts.
This model is fitted with a dry crankcase lubrica-
tion system. A feed pump delivers oil to the en-
gine; after fully lubricating the latter, the oil is re-
turned to the tank by a scavenge pump. The oil
level must therefore be checked in the oil tank.
1. Start the engine and warm up until the oil tem-
perature rises to approximately 60°C (140°F).
2. Idle the engine for at least 10 seconds while
keeping the motorcycle upright. After stop the
engine and check the oil level through the
level window (3) located on the left side of the
oil tank assy and(or) by oil level gauge.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned straight up
when checking the oil level. A slight tilt toward the
side can result in false readings.
3. The oil level should be between the maximum
(1) and minimum (2) marks.
CAUTION:
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
If the oil level is below minimum ➔Add oil up
to maximum level.
Recommended oil:
SAE20W40SE or SAE10W30SE
Refer to the chart for selection of
the oils suited to the atmospheric
temperature.
API Standard:
API SE, SF, SG or higher grade
•Do not put in any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD (a) or higher.
•Be sure not to use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” (b) or higher. Engine oil
also lubricates the clutch and additives
could cause clutch slippage.
•Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
4. Reassemble the oil tank cap.
Never start the engine when the oil tank is
empty.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Oil capacity:
Total:
3.0 litres
Periodic oil change:
2.4 litres
With oil filter change:
2.5 litres
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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
Fastening torques:
Drain plug (engine):
30 Nm (3.0 mkg)
Oil tank hose (flange):
10 Nm (1.0 mkg)
Oil filter cover air bleeder screw:
5 Nm (0.5 mkg)
9. Fill:
•Oil tank
Recommended oil:
SAE20W40SE or SAE10W30SE
Refer to the chart for selection of
the oils suited to the atmospheric
temperature.
API Standard:
API SE, SF, SG or higher grade
Oil capacity:
Periodic change = 2.4 litres
•Do not put in any chemical additives or
use oils with a grade of CD (a) or higher.
•Be sure not to use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” (b) or higher. Engine oil
also lubricates the clutch and additives
could cause clutch slippage.
•Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
CAUTION:
10. Install:
•Oil tank tap
11. Check:
•Oil level
See section “ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK”.
•Oil pressure
See section “ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
CHECK”.
•Oil leakage
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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
Recommended oil:
SAE20W40SE or SAE10W30SE
Refer to the chart for selection of
the oils suited to the atmospheric
temperature.
API Standard:
API SE, SF, SG or higher grade
Oil capacity:
Total:
3.0 litres
Periodic oil change:
2.4 litres
With oil filter change:
2.5 litres
•Do not put in any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD (a) or higher.
•Be sure not to use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” (b) or higher. Engine oil
also lubricates the clutch and additives
could cause clutch slippage.
•Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
CAUTION:
12. Install:
•Oil tank cap
13. Check:
•Oil level
See section “ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK”.
•Oil pressure
See section “ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
CHECK”.
•Oil leakage 11. Fill:
•Oil tank
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK/
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK
1. Remove:
•Bleeder screw (1)
2. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil
flows out of the bleed hole.
3. Inspect:
•Conditions of oil at bleeder hole.
Oil leakage ➔Oil pressure good.
No leakage ➔Pressure insufficient.
If the oil does not come out after one minute,
stop the engine immediately to prevent
seizure.
4. Tighten:
•Bleeder screw
CAUTION:
Bleeder screw:
5 Nm (0.5 kgm)
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Cable free play adjustment
1. Check:
•Clutch free play adjustment (a)
Out of specification ➔Adjust.
Free play:
10 ~ 15 mm
2. Adjust:
•Clutch cable free play
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Adjustment:
•Loosen lock nuts (1).
•Turn the adjuster (2) either way to obtain cor-
rect free play.
•Tighten lock nuts after adjustment.
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CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
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NOTE:
After adjustment, recheck lever free play to make
sure that it works smoothly and progressively.
If it is impossible to obtain the required adjust-
ment or if the clutch does not work properly,
adjust the internal mechanism.
Internal mechanism adjustment
1. Loosen:
•Lock nuts on the lever cable adjuster and
crankcase adjuster
2. Fully tighten:
•Adjusters
3. Drain off:
•Engine oil
See section “ENGINE OIL REPLACE-
MENT”.
4. Remove:
•Footrest (right) (1)
•Engine protector (2)
5. Disconnect:
•Brake pedal return spring (3)
6. Remove:
•Rear master cylinder fastening screws (4)
•Oil delivery hose fastening screw (5)
•Right crankcase cover fastening screws
•Right crankcase cover (6)
7. Loosen:
•Lock nut (1)
8. Push the engine clutch control lever forward
to the stop point.
9. Adjust:
•Free play
With the lever in this position, turn the
adjuster (2) either way until the marks on
the lever (3) and crankcase (4) are
aligned.
10. Tighten:
•Lock nut (1)
Lock nut:
8 Nm (0.8 mkg)
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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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NOTE:
If bleeing proves difficult, it may be necessary to
allow the brake fluid system to stabilise for a few
hours. Repeat the bleeding procedure when the
tiny bubbles in the system have disappeared.
j. Top up fluid to the maximum level.
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
Inspecting slack:
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting the chain, rotate
the rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the point on
the wheel where chain slack is highest.
Check and/or adjust chain slack with rear wheel in
this “tight chain” position.
Drive chain slack:
30 ~ 40 mm
NOTE:
To check chain slack, the motorcycle must stand
in an upright position with its two wheels touching
the ground and no one sitting on it. Check slack in
the position shown in the figure.
2. Adjust:
•Drive chain slack
Slack adjustment:
Too little chain slack will overload the engine
and other vital parts. Keep the slack within the
specified limits.
CAUTION: 1. Check:
•Drive chain slack (a)
Out of specification ➔Adjust.
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