Refer to “cushion lever removal and installation” .
Cushion lever
Inspect the cushion levers for damage. If any defects are found, replace the cushion levers with new ones.

Cushion lever removal and installation
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Removal
Remove the gearshift link arm (1) from the gearshift
shaft.
Note
mark the gearshift shaft head at which the
gearshift link arm slit set for correct
reinstallation.
Remove the speed sensor (2).
Remove the engine sprocket cover (3).
Support the ...
Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap, insert
the ignition key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. With the key
inserted, lift up with the key and
open the fuel tank cap. To close
the fuel tank cap, push the cap
down firmly with the key in the cap
lock.
Fuel level
Fi ller neck
Wa ...
Crankshaft thrust clearance inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
With the crankshaft’s right-side and left-side thrust
bearings inserted into the upper crankcase.
Measure the thrust clearance “a” between the leftside
thrust bearing and ...