| Note the crankcase must be separated to service the crankshaft and conrod. |
Crankcase breather (pcv) cover
Remove the crankcase breather (pcv) cover (1).

Starter motor
Remove the starter motor (1).

Clutch
Remove the clutch component parts (1). Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .

Gearshift system
Remove the gearshift shaft (1) and gearshift cam plate (2). Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” in section 5b .

Starter torque limiter / starter clutch
Remove the starter torque limiter (1) and starter clutch (2) component parts. Refer to “starter torque limiter removal and installation” in section 1i and “starter clutch removal and installation” in section 1i .

Cam chain / cam chain tensioner / cam chain guide no. 1


Generator
Remove the generator cover (1) and rotor. Refer to “generator removal and installation” in section 1j .

Water pump


Gear position switch
Remove the gear position switch (1).

Oil pressure switch
Remove the oil pressure switch lead wire (1) and switch (2).

Oil filter
Remove the oil filter (1) with the special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09915–40610 (oil filter wrench)

Oil pan

Oil pressure regulator / oil strainer


Oil pump




Crankcase

| Note loosen the crankcase bolts diagonally and smaller size ones first. |




Balancer shaft
Remove the balancer shaft assembly (1) and plug (2).

Transmission
Remove the transmission component. Refer to “transmission removal” in section 5b .


Crankshaft



Piston cooling oil jet
Remove the piston cooling oil jet (1) from the upper crankcase.

Piston / conrod
| Caution be careful not to damage the cylinder wall by the conrod. |



| Note scribe the cylinder number on the piston head. |

Crankshaft journal bearing
Remove the crankshaft journal bearings, upper and lower.
Caution
|
Note
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Oil jet
Remove the oil jet (1) (for transmission) from the lower crankcase.

Oil gallery plug




Water jacket plug
Remove the water jacket plugs (1) from the upper crankcase.

Oil seal / bearing
Remove the oil seal and bearings if necessary. Refer to “transmission removal” in section 5b .

Breather oil return plate
Remove the breather oil return plate (1) from the upper crankcase.

Valve seat repair
Engine bottom side assemblyDTC “c93” (p1769): steering damper
solenoid valve circuit malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
C93
Steering damper control current does not flow to
the solenoid valve. With ig turned on, ecm
detects a failure of internal circuit element.
Solenoid current does not converge to the ...
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 ...
Front fork parts inspection
Refer to “front fork disassembly and assembly” .
Inner and outer tubes
Inspect the inner tube and outer tube for scratches
Slide bushing / guide bushing
Inspect the slide bushing and guide bushing for wear or
damage. If they are worn or damaged, replace them with
new ones. If they are not ...