Special tools and equipment
SpecificationsThrottle cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect throttle cable play
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect and adjust the throttle cable play “a” as follows:
Throttle cable play “a”
2.0 – 4.0 Mm (0.08 – 0.16 In)
Remove the boot (1).
Loosen the lock-nu ...
Riding on hills
When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rapidly
to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
When ...
Conrod crank pin bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion,
pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a
specified set of bearings.
Place the plastigauge axially along ...