The air cleaner element must be kept clean to provide good engine power and g1as mileage. If you use your motorcycle under normal low-stress conditions, you should service the air cleaner at the intervals specified. If you ride in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions, you will need to inspect the air cleaner element much more frequently.
Use the following procedure to remove the element and inspect it.
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Never run the engine without the air cleaner element properly installed. |
Caution Clean or replace the air cleaner element frequently if the motorcycle is used in dusty, wet or muddy conditions. The air cleaner element will clog under these conditions, and this may cause engine damage, poor performance, and poor fuel economy. Clean the air cleaner case and element immediately if water gets in the air cleaner box. |
Air cleaner element removal
Air cleaner element
Inspect the air cleaner element condition. Replace the air cleaner element periodically.
Installation
Reinstall the air cleaner element in the reverse order of the removal.
Caution A torn air cleaner element will allow dirt to enter the engine and can damage the engine. Carefully examine the air cleaner element for tears during cleaning. Replace it with a new one if it is torn. |
Caution Failure to position the air cleaner element properly can allow dirt to bypass the air cleaner element. This will cause engine damage. Be sure to properly install the air cleaner element. |
Rear wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal
Loosen the axle nut (1).
Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the
motorcycle with a jack or wooden block.
Caution
make sure that the motorcycle is supported
securely.
Remove the axle nut (1).
Loosen the left and right lock-nuts (2) an ...
Clutch removal
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Disconnect the ckp sensor coupler (1).
Remove the clutch cover (2).
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Piston and piston ring inspection
Refer to “piston ring removal and installation” .
Piston diameter
Measure the piston diameter using the micrometer at 15
mm (0.6 In) “a” from the skirt end. If the piston diameter
is less than the service limit, replace the piston.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20203 (micrometer (50 –
75 mm))
Pis ...