SPEC
2 - 6 Valve spring:
Free length IN 37.03 mm (1.46 in) 36.03 mm
(1.42 in)
EX 37.68 mm (1.48 in) 36.68 mm
(1.44 in)
Set length (valve closed) IN 27.87 mm (1.10 in) ----
EX 27.38 mm (1.08 in) ----
Compressed force (installed) IN 111.3 ~ 127.9 N at 27.87 mm
(11.3 ~ 13.0 kg at 27.87 mm,
24.91 ~ 28.66 lb at 1.10 in)----
EX 127.4 ~ 146.4 N at 27.38 mm
(13.0 ~ 14.9 kg at 27.38 mm,
28.66 ~ 32.85 lb at 1.08 in)----
Tilt limit IN ----
2.5°/1.61 mm
(2.5°/0.063 in)
EX ----2.5°/1.65 mm
(2.5°/0.065 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”8 mm (0.315 in) ----
Piston off-set 1 mm (0.0394 in) ----
Piston pin bore inside diameter 18.004 ~ 18.015 mm
(0.7088 ~ 0.7093 in)18.045 mm
(0.7104 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 17.991 ~ 18.000 mm
(0.7083 ~ 0.7087 in)17.971 mm
(0.7075 in) Item Standard Limit
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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INSP
ADJ
6. Install:
All removed parts
NOTE:
Install all removed parts in reversed order of
their removal.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.
Recheck the valve clearance.
If the clearance is still incorrect, repeat all
the clearance adjustment steps until the
specified clearance is obtained.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
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TUNSETTING
EC72H002
Suspension setting
•Front fork
NOTE:
•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.
•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
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff over entire rangeCompression damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Oil 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.
Unsmooth movement
over entire rangeOuter tube Check for any bends, dents, and other noticeable
scars, etc. If any, replace affected parts.
Inner tube
Slide metal Replace with a new one for extended use.
Piston metal Replace with a new one for extended use.
Under bracket tightening
torqueRetighten to specified torque.
Poor initial
movementRebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Oil seal Apply grease in oil seal wall.
Soft over entire
range, bottoming outCompression damping Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Oil amount Increase oil amount by about 5 ~ 10 cm
3 (0.2 ~
0.4 Imp oz, 0.2 ~ 0.3 US oz).
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward stroke
endOil amountDecrease oil amount by about 5 cm
3 (0.2 Imp oz,
0.2 US oz).
Soft toward stroke
end, bottoming outOil amountIncrease oil amount by about 5 cm
3 (0.2 Imp oz,
0.2 US oz).
Stiff initial movement Compression dampingTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Low front, tending to
lower front postureCompression damping Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Rebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Balance 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).
“Obtrusive” front,
tending to upper front
postureCompression damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Balance with rear end Set sunken length for 90 ~ 95 mm (3.5 ~ 3.7 in)
when one passenger is astride seat (upper rear pos-
ture).
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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TUNSETTING
•Rear shock absorber
NOTE:
•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.
•Adjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements.
•Adjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements.
•Adjust the high compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements.
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff, tending to sinkRebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Spring set length Set sunken length for 90 ~ 100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in)
when one passenger is astride seat.
Spongy and unstableRebound damping Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Low compression damp-
ingTurn adjuster clockwise (about 1 click) to increase
damping.
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
Heavy and draggingRebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Poor road grippingRebound damping Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Low compression damp-
ingTurn adjuster clockwise (about 1 clicks) to increase
damping.
High compression damp-
ingTurn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 clicks) to
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.
Bottoming outHigh compression damp-
ingTurn adjuster clockwise (about 1/6 turn) to increase
damping.
Spring 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.
BouncingRebound damping Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Stiff travelHigh compression damp-
ingTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 1/6 turn) to
decrease 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.
