It is unnecessary to remove the engine assembly from the frame when servicing the cylinder head cover and camshafts.
Note before servicing the engine top side components (until camshafts removal) with the engine in place, remove the following parts:
Other parts except for these “engine top side components” can not be serviced with the engine installed in the frame. Refer to “engine assembly removal” and “engine assembly installation” . |
Caution identify the position of each removed part. Organize the parts in their respective groups (e.G., Intake, exhaust) so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions. |
Cylinder head cover
Camshafts
Caution be sure to loosen the camshaft journal holder bolts evenly by shifting the wrench in the descending order of numbers. |
Cylinder head
Note the cylinder head can not be serviced with the engine installed in the frame. |
Note when loosening the cylinder head bolts, loosen each bolt little by little diagonally. |
Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low corne ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Engine lubrication symptom diagnosis
Oil pressure check
Check the engine oil pressure periodically. This will give
a good indication of the condition of the moving parts.
Note
before checking the oil pressure, check the
following.
Oil level (refer to “engine oil and fi ...
Iap sensor removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the coupler (1) and vacuum hose (2).
Remove the iap sensor (3) from the air cleaner box.
Installation
Install the iap sensor in the reverse ord ...