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8. Install:
9Segment 1
9Bolt (segment) 2
NOTE:
9When installing the segment onto the shift cam
3, align the punch mark awith the dowel pin
b.
9Turn the segment clockwise until it stops and
tighten the bolt.
cC
If the segment gets an impact, it may be
damaged. Take care not to give an impact
to the segment when tightening the bolt.
9. Remove:
9Sealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating surface.
10. Apply:
9Engine oil
To the crank pin, bearing, oil delivery hole
and connecting rod big end washer.
11. Check:
9Crankshaft and transmission operation
Unsmooth operation Repair.
NOTE:
If the crankshaft will not turn smoothly, make an
adjustment by gently tapping its right end with a
soft hammer.
4-68
ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
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6-4
ELECIGNITION SYSTEM
EC626003
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Primary coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
2. Inspect:
9Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
NOTE:
9Remove the spark plug cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise and inspect.
9Install the spark plug cap by turning it clock-
wise until it is tight.
Tester (+) leadYellow lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Black lead 2
Tester (+) leadSpark plug lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Yellow lead 2
Primary coil Tester selector
resistance position
0.24~0.36Ωat
Ω× 1
20°C (68°F)
Secondary coil Tester selector
resistance position
5.7~8.5kΩat
kΩ× 1
20°C (68°F)
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7-22
TUNSETTING
EC72H010
Suspension setting
9Front fork
NOTE:
9If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make reset-
ting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
9Before any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90~100 mm
(3.5~3.9 in).
Section
Symptom
JumpLarge
Medium Small Check Adjust
gap gap gap
Compression damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks)
Stiff over entire to decrease damping.
range111Oil amount Decrease oil amount by about 5~10 cm
3(0.2~0.4
Imp oz, 0.2~0.3 US oz).
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Outer tube Check for any bends, dents, and other notice-
Unsmooth Inner tube able scars, etc. If any, replace affected parts.
movement over 1111Slide metal Replace with a new one for extended use.
entire rangePiston metal Replace with a new one for extended use.
Under bracket tightening Retighten to specified torque.
torque
Poor initial Rebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks)
movement1to decrease damping.
Oil seal Apply grease in oil seal wall.
Compression damping Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to in-
Soft over entire crease damping.
range, bottoming 11Oil amount Increase oil amount by about 5~10 cm
3(0.2~0.4
outImp oz, 0.2~0.3 US oz).
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward stroke
1Oil amountDecrease oil amount by about 5 cm
3(0.2 Imp oz,
end0.2 US oz).
Soft toward stroke
1Oil amountIncrease oil amount by about 5 cm
3(0.2 Imp oz,
end, bottoming out 0.2 US oz).
Stiff initial
1111Compression dampingTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks)
movement to decrease damping.
Compression damping Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to in-
crease damping.
Low front, tending Rebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks)
to lower front 11to decrease damping.
postureBalance with rear end Set sunken length for 95~100 mm (3.7~3.9 in)
when one passenger is astride seat (lower rear
posture).
Oil amount Increase oil amount by about 5 cm
3(0.2 Imp oz,
0.2 US oz).
Compression damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks)
to decrease damping.
“Obtrusive” front, Balance with rear end Set sunken length for 90~95 mm (3.5~3.7 in)
tending to upper 11when one passenger is astride seat (upper rear
front postureposture).
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Oil amount Decrease oil amount by about 5~10 cm
3(0.2~0.4
Imp oz, 0.2~0.3 US oz).
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7-23
TUNSETTING
9Rear shock absorber
NOTE:
9If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make reset-
ting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
9Adjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements.
9Adjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements.
9Adjust the height compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements.
Section
Symptom
JumpLarge
Medium Small Check Adjust
gap gap gap
Rebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks)
Stiff, tending to
11to decrease damping.
sink Spring set length Set sunken length for 90~100 mm (3.5~3.9 in)
when one passenger is astride seat.
Rebound damping Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to in-
Spongy and crease damping.
unstable11Low compression Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1 click) to in-
damping crease damping.
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
Heavy and Rebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks)
dragging11to decrease damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Rebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks)
to decrease damping.
Low compression Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1 click) to in-
damping crease damping.
Poor road gripping1High compression Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 turn) to
damping increase damping.
Spring set length Set sunken length for 90~100 mm (3.5~3.9 in)
when one passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
High compression Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 turn) to in-
damping crease damping.
Bottoming out11Spring set length Set sunken length for 90~100 mm (3.5~3.9 in)
when one passenger in astride seat.
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
Rebound damping Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to in-
Bouncing11crease damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
High compression Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 1/6
damping turn) to decrease damping.
Stiff travel11Spring set length Set sunken length for 90~100 mm (3.5~3.9 in)
when one passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
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