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CHAPTER 3.
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS........................................3-1
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR COWLING................................................................3-3
REMOVAL ............................................................................................................3-3
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................3-3
ENGINE........................................................................................................................3-4
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................3-4
DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................3-7
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................3-7
THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT ................................................3-8
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ................................................................................3-9
IGNITION TIMING CHECK ................................................................................3-11
COMPRESSION INSPECTION ..........................................................................3-12
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ..............................................................................3-15
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ............................................................................3-17
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ....................................................................3-21
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................3-21
AIR FILTER CLEANING ......................................................................................3-24
FUEL FILTER CLEANING ..................................................................................3-25
ENGINE OIL TANK FILTER CLEANING ............................................................3-26
SUCTION HOSE AND MANIFOLD INSPECTION..............................................3-28
FUEL LINE INSPECTION ..................................................................................3-28
CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE INSPECTION ..........................................3-29
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION ....................................................................3-29
CHASSIS....................................................................................................................3-30
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE ....................................................................3-30
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ......................................................................3-31
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ............................................................3-32
BRAKE PAD WEAR INSPECTION ....................................................................3-33
BRAKE HOSING INSPECTION ..........................................................................3-33
BRAKE CIRCUIT BLEEDING ............................................................................3-34
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT..................................3-35
DRIVE CHAIN LUBRICATION ............................................................................3-36
FRONT FORK INSPECTION ..............................................................................3-37
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK ......................................................................3-37
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT ......................................................3-38
STEERING INSPECTION ..................................................................................3-40
TYRE INSPECTION ............................................................................................3-41
WHEEL INSPECTION ........................................................................................3-44
SPOKE INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING ........................................................3-44
CABLE INSPECTION..........................................................................................3-45
LEVER AND PEDAL LUBRICATION ..................................................................3-45
SIDESTAND LUBRICATION ..............................................................................3-46
REAR SUSPENSION LUBRICATION ................................................................3-46
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SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR COWLING
3-3
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR COWLING
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks
Seat, fuel tank and rear cowling Remove the parts in order.
removal
1 Seat 1
2 Fuel pipe 1NOTE:
Be sure the cap is properly tightened
and the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position
before removing the tank.
3 Fuel tank 1
4 Lamp connector 1 Disconnect.
5 Rear cowling 1NOTE:
Widen the rear cowling body sides carefully
to extract rear cowling from the chassis.
Reverse the removal procedure for instal-
lation.
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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
4-69
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Shock absorber removal Remove the parts in order.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over.
Seat Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR
Fuel tank
Rear cowling COWLING” section in Chapter 3.
Battery leads 2 Disconnect. NOTE:
First, disconnect the negative lead, then the
positive lead.
1 Muffler 1
2 Exhaust pipe assembly 1 Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER RE-
3 Rear frame 1 MOV AL” section.
4 Brake fluid reserve tank 1 Secure the brake fluid tank to the frame in
5 Air filter case 1 an upright position to avoid air entering the hydraulic system.
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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
4-73
SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the motorcycle securely to prevent it
from falling over.
1. Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
2. Remove:
•Seat
•Rear cowling
•Fuel tank
See section “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
REAR COWLING” in CHAPTER 3.
3. Disconnect:
•Battery leads
8. Remove:
•Upper mounting bolt (1)
•Rear shock absorber
1
NOTE:
First, disconnect the negative lead, then the posi-
tive lead.
4. Remove:
•Exhaust pipe assembly
•Rear frame
•Air filter case
5. Raise the rear wheel placing a suitable sup- port under the engine.
6. Remove:
•Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL REMOVAL” sec-
tion.
7. Remove:
•Shock absorber fastening nut (1)
•Lower mounting bolt
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ENGINE REMOVAL
5-2
ENG
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Drain the engine oil (refer to “ENGINE OIL
REPLACEMENT” section in CHAPTER
3). Remove the seat, the fuel tank and
the rear cowling (refer to “SEAT, FUEL
TANK AND REAR COWLING” section in
CHAPTER 3).
1 Battery leads connector 1 Disconnect.
2 Muffler 1
3 Exhaust pipe 1
4 Engine protector 1
5 Shift pedal 1
6 Drive sprocket crankcase cover 1
7 Drive sprocket 1 Displace the drive chain.
8 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect.
9 Plug cap 1 Disconnect.
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CARBCARBURETOR REMOVAL
6-1
CARBURETOR
CARBURETOR REMOVAL
Order Job name/Part name Q.ty Remarks Carburetor removal Remove the parts in order.
Seat Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR
COWLING" section in CHAPTER 3.
Fuel pipe NOTE:
Fuel tank Be sure the cap is properly tightened and the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position before
removing the fuel tank.
1 Lock nut 4 Loosen.
2 Throttle cable adjuster 2 Screw.
3 Throttle cable 2
4 Hose clamp 2 Loosen.
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