Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Cylinder distortion
Check the gasket surface of the cylinder for distortion.
Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance readings at several places. If any reading exceeds the service limit, replace the crankcase set.
Special tool : 09900–20803 (thickness gauge)
Cylinder distortion service limit: 0.02 Mm (0.0008 In)

Cylinder bore
Measure the cylinder bore diameter at six places. If any one of the measurements exceed the limit, overhaul the cylinder and replace the piston with an oversize piston.
The remaining cylinders must also be rebored accordingly; otherwise, the imbalance might cause excessive vibration.
Special tool (a): 09900–20530 (cylinder gauge set)
Cylinder bore standard: 74.500 – 74.515 Mm (2.9331 – 2.9337 In)


Piston-to-cylinder clearance
Refer to “piston and piston ring inspection” (page 1d- 71).
Engine bottom side assembly
Piston ring removal and installationSpeed sensor removal and installation
Removal
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the speed sensor lead wire coupler (1).
Remove the speed sensor (2).
Installation
Install the speed sensor in the reverse order of removal.
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Muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe
removal and installation
Removal
Loosen the muffler connecting bolts (1).
Remove the mufflers (2) by removing the mounting
bolt and nut (3).
Note
support the muffler to prevent it from falling.
Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in secti ...
Engine bottom side disassembly
Note
the crankcase must be separated to service
the crankshaft and conrod.
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly
removal” .
Remove the engine top side (1). Refer to “engine top side disassembly”
.
Crankcase breather (pcv) cover
R ...