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potential hazard that could result in death or injury. |
Caution
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| Note Indicates special information to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer. |
Please note, however, that the warnings and cautions contained in this manual cannot possibly cover all potential hazards relating to the servicing, or lack of servicing, of the motorcycle. In addition to the warnings and cautions stated, you must use good judgement and basic mechanical safety principles. If you are unsure about how to perform a particular service operation, ask a more experienced mechanic for advice.
Precautions
General precautionsValve seat repair
The valve seats (1) for both the intake and exhaust
valves are machined to three different angles. The seat
contact surface is cut at 45°.
Intake valve
Exhaust valve
Caution
the valve seat contact area must be
inspected after e ...
Battery removal and installation
Removal
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire (1).
Disconnect the battery (+) lead wire (2).
Note
be sure to disconnect the battery (–) lead
wire (1) first, th ...
Piston ring removal and installation
Removal
Remove the piston. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs
and then push up the opposite side of the 1st ring to
remove it.
Note
do not expand the piston ring excessively
since it is apt to be broken down. ...